There is something else going on with Inception, though. A quality that many movies lack in this century’s “sequelitis” affliction (yes, Nolan’s Batman films are technically sequels…but they just have a distinct originality that seems to seperate them). Inception is amazing because it is not only designed to entertain audiences, but to also affect their minds – just like magic. Nolan is a master at leaving the audience with a lasting impression; a methodically layered series of thoughts that seem to stay with us long after the final credits roll.
Why?
Because Christopher Nolan is a "magician."
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great post. Christopher Nolan can do no wrong in my eyes lately, I always enjoy his movies, and Inception is exceptional
Jason,
Thanks for the superb examination of Nolan's flourishing film career. I have to admit that I have been an ardent Nolan fan since his early foray in the industry with his narrative masterpiece, Memento. It was one of those early revelatory moments that quickly sparked my love for movies. Likening his career to that of a 'magician' was enlightening and I have to give you credit for providing such a compelling read. I enjoyed Inception for many of the same reasons you articulated—a beautiful marriage of visually engrossing cinema and an intellectually premised bend.
He really focuses on story and the overall quality of films live off this and thats why his movies are so fantastic to me. I can't get enough of InCeption at all!
To tell you the truth, I think Inception was overrated. I didn't really find it mind blowing as many people were saying it was. I enjoy his other movies, don't get me wrong, but Inception was good, but not AMAZINGLY GOOD!
I have a feeling Nolan will slip up with the next Batman film. I mean really, The Dark Knight Rises, as a title? Also the confirmation of No Riddler yet hints to a Killer Croc? The definite statement of Two-Face's sound death. And also the new love interest who is hinted to play Catwoman too? Too many villains can ruin a film (see Spider-Man 3).
Im hoping with all my might that TDKR will be brilliant, but Im sure everyone knows that it is almost impossible to be better than Inception, considering it was the BEST film, so tell me how one can simply perfect perfection?