by Ken Parker
You may notice that the vast majority
of the films on this list are not recent films. Only three are from
the 2000's. There may be a couple of reasons for this. One is
perhaps Hollywood is not making that many good Sci-Fi movies. I
think to a degree this may be the case but I tend to let a film stand
the test of time and give films that I have seen and experienced for
a longer period of time more emphasis.
Anyhow the following film is one of the
post 2000 films and this is actually the most recent film on my list.
22 – Inception (2010)
I had been a while since I saw a film
like Inception. At the end of the film I was pumped up. I
totally got it. Perhaps someone entered my dream and planted the idea
but I absolutely loved the concept and performances.
From IMDB:
Dom
Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of
extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the
subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most
vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this
treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made
him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever
loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job
could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the
impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team
of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to
steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the
perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can
prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their
every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Rather than point out flaws I continue with more positives including
the ambiguous ending that leaves the viewer hanging. Love it!!
Sometimes this irks me but in this case it is fine. I also like the
fact that I thought I had figured out something important half way
through the film and while the film did touch upon my idea, it would
up in a different direction, hence fooling me a bit. I tend to love
sci-fi films without cut and dry endings. I don't mind being left
hanging.
First time I saw the movie – opening night in the theaters
How many times have I seen it – once in the theater, twice on
bluray and 4 times on cable
Yes, I own it on Bluray.
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inception
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