Christopher Nolan's Inception

[Kane52630]

Where are the totals posted at, man? Boxofficemojo?

http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/solid-3m-midnights-for-nolans-inception/

 

[Milkman95]

I'm just worried, given that I would like this to make bank so studios take more risk in complex original films with a big scope like this. It's going to leave the mindless action & death film going crowd in the cold, same with people with little ones, but this is more to promote a wider range of films outside of conventional genres.

With $21 Million on Friday, I don't think you have to worry anymore. Hopefully a $60 - $80 Million weekend - that would be huge for this type of film......

 

[Nivek]

As stated, I hope it does beat the kid & tween flicks this weekend.

There were tons of kids flowing into the theater when I left.

 

[Solidus]

They dont have to be like the Agents, they could have been anything. A cloud, a fire, a ghost, Batman, etc...

Well it is actually:

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Some are militarized that are deeper in the subconscious and more trained then just typical subconscious. As well there are some that are extremely dangerous. The most dangerous one of them all is Mal (Cobb's dead wife) and she is the most dangerous one of them all because that part of the subconscious is trying to continue to convince Cobb it was his fault for what happened to her. She is a ghost of his memory, as he calls it she's a shade.

 

[Hunter Rider]

What would you guys use for a totem?

I liked the chess piece idea Ariadne went with so I'd steal that.

Speaking of the totems,

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did anyone feel they were a little nod to the Origami Unicorn in Blade Runner?

 

[Conebone69]

What would you guys use for a totem?

Hmmm, thats a good question. I think mine would be a player piece from monopoly lol

 

[Nivek]

I really enjoyed Cobb and wife bits, I honestly was expecting her to be this angelic thing, but she always looked a bit "off", in her eyes. That and, well... the whole deal with her.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Hm, sounds good. Thanks Solidus!

 

[Solidus]

I liked the chess piece idea Ariadne went with so I'd steal that.

Speaking of the totems,

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did anyone feel they were a little nod to the Origami Unicorn in Blade Runner?

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With out a doubt. I think each was symbolic to the characters.

 

[Doctor Jones]

I liked the chess piece idea Ariadne went with so I'd steal that.

Speaking of the totems,

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did anyone feel they were a little nod to the Origami Unicorn in Blade Runner?

I mentioned that on the page before. It is no coincidence I think. We all know how Nolan loves Blade Runner.

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They share the same kind of determination as to whether or not what everything truly seems to be. The oragami represents whether Deckerd is a replicant just like the top spinning represents whether Dom is dreaming or not.

I wish they showed the other characters totems though. Although it's kind of fun figuring out what they are.

I thought Eames totem would be a poker chip, but doesn't it have to be balanced or something?

 

[luke1234]

I liked the chess piece idea Ariadne went with so I'd steal that.

Speaking of the totems,

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did anyone feel they were a little nod to the Origami Unicorn in Blade Runner?

oh man i didn't even think about that. I don't know I would have to go back and look at the camera angle and the position of the totem. That would be cool.

I don't understand all these comparisons to Blade Runner. Is it just because they're both Sci-Fi? I've seen both versions of Blade Runner and read Philip K. Dick's novel and I can't pinpoint a similarity between the two films worth notifying.

 

[Doctor Jones]

They're very similar. Not in look or characters exactly, but the underlying meanings to debate are the same.

 

[Figs]

Imagine for a moment, at the end of Star Wars, you suddenly see a planet blow up. "WTF," you think! Was it Yavin 4? Was there a second death star and it just killed all the main characters? You don't know! Nothing in the plot supports that, yet you were just shown a planet blow up with no explannation and nothing in the plot to support why. That's how I see the ending of Inception. Just a cheap, last minute clip on to confuse the audience simply for the sake of confusing them (because Hollywood believes if you confuse your audience, you're automatically a "smart," film). I see it more as a cheat.

I totally have to disagree with you on this. I refuse to believe Nolan had it end like that just to "confuse" everyone. To be honest, it's not a confusing ending. A confusing ending would have people scratching their heads dumbfounded. All his ending did was get people to think and discuss but not in a confused "wtf?" kind of matter but more of the

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"so is he still dreaming or is it real"

fun kind of way.

I don't like assuming things about people but having seen your complaints about The Usual Suspects and some other surprise ending films in the past, I think it just gets under your skin when the ending isn't served to you and fully completed. I'm not saying that's a bad thing Matt but I don't find the ending of Inception to be an F you to the audience or out of place. Other than throwing that in for fun and to get people to discuss and talk about it, the movie simply would have ended with him holding his kids. That's perfectly fine but all Nolan did was throw in that last shot just for ****s and giggles basically.

In the end, I can see and understand and even respect the points of people who liked this movie. I can see why they did. I can see how they can defend the ending. I just don't agree with them much about it.

Fair enough. Like I said last night in my post that you quoted, I need to see it again this Sunday before I give it a rating because a lot of the massive praise and overhype got to me, to where I loved the damn film and think it's Nolan's best film by far but I wasn't blown away where my jaw was on the floor like others(including some critics)have been saying.

Also, WarParty, that also happened in the late Imax showing I was at last night.

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When you hear the top start to make the wobbling sound and the screen cuts black

I heard a collective "Awwwww" then clapping. I've heard clapping after a movie numerous times but hearing so many people in unison express roughly the same feeling of anticipation and being on the edge of their seats was definintely somewhat of a theatrical experience.

As I said up above, although my jaw wasn't on the floor during the movie, the last act did have me on the edge of my seat as

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the elevator was dropping while the van was falling off the bridge.

In a lot of movies you still have that feeling where you know

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every one is going to make it out ok in the end but seeing all of Nolan's past films and most of them not being happy and cheery, it actually had me worried of who might die or if they all would.

 

[danoyse]

As stated, I hope it does beat the kid & tween flicks this weekend.

There were tons of kids flowing into the theater when I left.

It will beat Sorcerer's Apprentice easily....Despicable Me, on the other hand, might make it very close. It had a strong week (the show I saw Thursday night was sold out, and it was almost all adults) and WOM is really good.

But I think Inception will come out on top this weekend. Even if it doesn't, it should have good legs for the next few weeks anyway.

 

[The Chris]

Last night at work was totally madness. Sellouts all over the place for it. IMAX at Lincoln Square is sold out all day today.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I really enjoyed Cobb and wife bits, I honestly was expecting her to be this angelic thing, but she always looked a bit "off", in her eyes. That and, well... the whole deal with her.

She was very much a noir style femme fatale.

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With out a doubt. I think each was symbolic to the characters.

Interesting theory

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how do you see the loaded dice symbolising Arthur and the chess piece symbolising Ariadne?

I mentioned that on the page before. It is no coincidence I think. We all know how Nolan loves Blade Runner.

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They share the same kind of determination as to whether or not what everything truly seems to be. The oragami represents whether Deckerd is a replicant just like the top spinning represents whether Dom is dreaming or not.

I wish they showed the other characters totems though. Although it's kind of fun figuring out what they are.

I thought Eames totem would be a poker chip, but doesn't it have to be balanced or something?

That would be a cool choice for Eames as it fits his swagger but I got the impression they had to be weighted so only the person holding them would know how they felt.

oh man i didn't even think about that. I don't know I would have to go back and look at the camera angle and the position of the totem. That would be cool.

I don't understand all these comparisons to Blade Runner. Is it just because they're both Sci-Fi? I've seen both versions of Blade Runner and read Philip K. Dick's novel and I can't pinpoint a similarity between the two films worth notifying.

I think it's the similarities in the dreamworld/replicant debate mostly along with the fact Nolan is a known admirer of Blade Runner, so when he makes a sci fi film in this vein people will draw comparisons.

 

[Figs]

I liked the chess piece idea Ariadne went with so I'd steal that.

Speaking of the totems,

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did anyone feel they were a little nod to the Origami Unicorn in Blade Runner?

Nice catch!

 

[Dr. Evil]

Inception should make back it's budget domestically.

 

[JL Unlimited]

My friend saw it last night and called me with a question regarding the movie that I couldn't really figure out. I've seen the movie twice now and absolutely love it but the question he asked had me stumped. Help anyone?

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Why does Saito age to become an old man when he dies and goes into limbo long after Cobb and Ariadne go in to rescue Fischer?

 

[danoyse]

I really enjoyed Cobb and wife bits, I honestly was expecting her to be this angelic thing, but she always looked a bit "off", in her eyes. That and, well... the whole deal with her.

The part when

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she whipped around and saw Ellen Page in the elevator, our whole audience jumped.

 

[nightwing06]

Director and writer Christopher Nolan's Inception is an expertly crafted,complex,chess game/action adventure.
I wont go into the plot because i feel even giving away the slightest bit of information would give to much away.
But i will state my likes and dislikes about the film.
I liked the exploration of one's subconsciousness,its defenses,the creativity of the mind and dreams.
How guilt,desire,and love make a dream seem real and feel real.,but its merely a shade of something we want ,or have lost.
Nolan gives us mind bending and eye bending effects that are a joy and wonder to behold,coupled with great action,even though some action sequences are a bit drawn out especially the final one.
Nolan gives us detail after detail about the dream state and its do's and donts when entering the dream it almost heads for the area of convoluted.
Leonardo DiCaprio provides a deep and intense,tortured performance,Marion Cotillard is gorgeous and haunting.
The dream team :Joseph Gordon-Levitt,Ellen Page,Tom Hardy(great to see him again after watching his brillaint performance in Bronson )Ken Watanabe and Dileep Rao are all great as they bring humor,intensity and charm to their roles.
Some have compared this film to the Matrix and Dreamscape but i would even dare to throw in a little Citizen Kane.
Hans Zimmer's adventurous and haunting score adds to the exhiliration of the film.
I always hope films like this do well and are supported with high praise,because really how many times within a year do we see a film that makes us think,applaud,and cheer al at once?
Scale of 1-10 a 9

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I believe Cobb made it home and here's why.Throughout the film he never sees the faces of his children when he dreams of him,just like when we dream which may be dreams of money or a person ,or thing .We may see what we want but we dont get to touch or keep it ,because we awaken,or the mind tells us, this must be a dream.In the end he finally saw their faces .

 

[luke1234]

The part when

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she whipped around and saw Ellen Page in the elevator, our whole audience jumped.

that was awesome.

 

[Team Andino]

My friend saw it last night and called me with a question regarding the movie that I couldn't really figure out. I've seen the movie twice now and absolutely love it but the question he asked had me stumped. Help anyone?

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Why does Saito age to become an old man when he dies and goes into limbo long after Cobb and Ariadne go in to rescue Fischer?

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Wasn't it because he was stuck in the limbo so long that he aged much like Cobb an his wife aged when they created there own reality?

 

[JL Unlimited]

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Wasn't it because he was stuck in the limbo so long that he aged much like Cobb an his wife aged when they created there own reality?

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But Cobb and Ariadne were in limbo longer than Saito. They went in to limbo first to save Fischer after he got shot by Mal. Saito is still alive, fighting off security before he dies.

 

[Hunter Rider]

My friend saw it last night and called me with a question regarding the movie that I couldn't really figure out. I've seen the movie twice now and absolutely love it but the question he asked had me stumped. Help anyone?

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Why does Saito age to become an old man when he dies and goes into limbo long after Cobb and Ariadne go in to rescue Fischer?

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I think it was because Saito died on the first level while Cobb didn't die he was still in limbo in the present, thus their time lines would be drastically different.