No movie has grabbed me in a long time. "Inception" is currently it.
Words and this space are not enough to describe the personal experience of watching the film, the lingering effects, and the anticipation of viewing it again for rediscovery and perspective.
The soundtrack was an essential ingredient in the drama, suspense and action of the film, making me, as a viewer wrapped in the movie's multi-layered and mind-boggling journey.
It's great to be entertained and intellectually stimulated at the same time.
I look forward to owning the DVD!
When I saw the movie, the top didn't fall. But a friend told me it did for him. So, I went to go see the movie across town, but it still didn't fall. That leaves just one question. Whose dream was he in?
ReplyDeleteI've heard and read many interpretations (you are referring to the final scene, correct?). I think a movie-goer believes what they perceive.
ReplyDeleteThe top wobbled just as the screen went black. A wobbling top couldn't have spun forever.
I think it was just Cobb's habit to spin the top to make sure if he was in a dream or in reality.
I *choose* to believe that Cobb was awake and was in reality, regardless of whether the top kept spinning or not. In the end, I felt that what mattered to him was seeing and being with his children and holding them, seeing their faces, talking to them, and beginning a life as a family. He no longer needs any totem to know that he's home.
You raised a good point, though. IF we assume that Cobb is still dreaming (because the top didn't fall), I might say that he's in his father-in-law's dream and that he and the children are projections. In effect, the father-in-law's inception would be, "Cobb is back home with his children."
Wow! Never thought of that angle! Thanks for your question!
"...plant a seed, and let's see what happens..." Every moment in life whether in a dream or in the "real world" involves some kind of "inception." Have you considered how many things around us in the "real world" involve some kind of "planting" of ideas? e.g. a mouth watering food ad on television, a sideways remark from a passerby, a soft gentle whisper from a loved one, an acerbic comment from a not so happy student
ReplyDeleteI have now seen the movie three times and believe your assumption is correct. All paths lead you to conclude he is no longer in a dream. The spinning top at the end was an after thought. Just thought you'd like to know. Thanks. PS-any other movies in your queue?
ReplyDeleteTo Anonymous - thanks for the unexpected update! I recently saw the movie, "The King's Speech" and may do a blog entry about it. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
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