Inception / Origine (3-Disc Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Combo) [Blu-ray]

 

 

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I received my copy today, I can't review the disc itself but the film was incredible and I'm a huge Christopher Nolan fan (I'm the type of nerd that, when I heard Leo was playing a character named "Cobb", said "Huh, a thief named Cobb, that's a cool nod to 'Following', Nolan's first feature"), so I'm looking forward to watching it again once I have 2 and a half hours free to do so.

Anyway, the reason for this review: I'd read Websurfer's review, and when I received my copy I noticed there was nothing on the case that said it contained the DVD or Digital Copy voucher, which the picture here displays. I've seen other cases that had everything that advertised as such ("The Fantastic Mr. Fox" has it clearly written on the case that it contains all three formats). So, I was about ready to look up the return process, when I decided "well, I can't know for sure until I open it"... and there they were, the BluRay, the Extras (also on BluRay), and the DVD, with a voucher for the Digital Copy. It's all there. It's strange that the physical case has absolutely no markings, front or back, that would indicate it has them all, since that's a great selling feature for people who don't quite have a BluRay player yet, but figure they'll get one soon (I had considered buying Inception sooner, before I bought my PS3, because I'd seen the combo pack here). Had I seen this displayed at a brick and mortar, I would have passed. So, don't worry if your case doesn't look like the one pictured here. Crack it open anyway... it's all there.

'Reality is that which when you stop believing in it does not go away.' Philip K Dick.

Christopher Nolan's movies are among my favorite movies of the last ten years. I remember being incredibly impressed with Memento, and own it. Batman Begins, ($373m ww) also starring Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine and Ken Watanabe), inspired me to explore and understand archetypes and mythology in movies, and presenting characters first as the opposite of how they really are. He saved the Batman franchise and took it to a new level with Dark Knight grossing over $1 billion worldwide, and he also made The Prestige, (again with Michael Caine). I think that after seeing Inception everyone who knows movies will appreciate who Christopher Nolan is, and his brilliance not only as a director, but also as the writer of Inception.

Leonardo di Caprio, not just a talented actor, has undoubtedly become one of the most reliable barometers of movie quality with a string of outstanding movies such as The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, the thriller Body of Lies, and Blood Diamond, delivers another outstanding performance. It's also refreshing to see Marion Cotillard who won the Oscar for La Vie en Rose once again in a movie worthy of her talent. She brings a certain richness and emotionality to what is mostly a visual spectacle.

As you begin to watch, you may notice parallels between Inception and James Bond and The Matrix, although the stacking of realities seems more reminsicent mostly of The Jacket or Total Recall, both based on Philip K Dick stories.

As the movie opens Cobb washes up on a beach. The armed rescuers notice a a gun in his belt. He is taken to the Overlord, an old man. He also has a spinning top.

In the Matrix, Neo was a computer hacker. In Inception, Cobb, Leo DiCaprio's character is a mind hacker.

In the world of Inception, some people have the technology to invade the unconscious mind of others, and take their ideas. It is also possible to implant ideas, without people being aware. This is called Inception. You may wonder what being a spy and being a dream hacker have in common.

As a hypnotist I can say Inception is a fascinating trance experience, and takes you deeper, and continually shifts scenes. Because of this, you may miss out on some details, and you may in fact, as I did, have to go see the movie again to fill in the blanks. The more you tch the more you uinderstand.

Recurring symbols include trains and Mal's talk of trains, breaking glass repeated, a ring on Cobb's finger that appears and disappears in the second scene, and seems to shift to the overlord, and later Saito's finger. Not sure what it means.

If you have not already seen it, the following may be helpful. The unconscious mind cannot distinguish between what is real and imaginary. That is a conscious distinction. The unconscious mind is the domain of memory, emotion, and imagination. Your unconscious mind repeatedly presents unresolved issues to be resolved, which is one of the main functions of dreaming. You don't always remember a dream after you have had it.

There are some allusions to mythology. In Greek mythology, Ariadne constructed a maze. There is a character called Fischer, the son of Fischer, ailing ruler of an empire. In mythology, we have the story of the Fisher King.

I particularly loved the last moments in the movie, and I think you will too.

'All reality is an illusion, albeit a persistent one.' Albert Einstein.

If you're like me, I think you will remember Inception long after the final credits roll. I think a lot of people will have to see it more than once to get it. The best way to describe it I think is that it is a 'tour de force' of the imagination, and raises the bar on creativity. Aspiring directors will look to this movie, and raise their own standards. Well, I can dream, can't I?

Having said all this, I know this movie will not appeal to everyone. Some people may be overwhelmed by it, and others just won't get it. I think you will love, and I hope you found this review helpful.

à revoir et revoir et revoir! à écouter attentivement! c'est un très bon film à mon avis et je le réécoute toujours avec le même anthousiasme! J'adore ce réalisateur, Christopher Nolan sait toujours nous faire creuser nos méninges!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Movie!!!
Great Movie!! Well worth the purchase! Ive watched it many times over and would still continue to. Original story.
Leo does an amazing performance in this. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Shaun Mccready

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Great movie that really made you think and use your brain. Shipping was especially fast, I ordered it on a Monday I believe and received it Thursday. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Niall Seiler

5.0 out of 5 stars Another review about excellence.
The multi-layered narrative Nolan directs is a masterpiece of intelligence. The movie is a total treat for both sci-fi enthusiasts, thriller addicts, and Di Caprio' admirers. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Carbonara Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-bending and exciting
Great plot, great action, great acting. Occasionally can be a bit hard to follow all the logic but it's worth trying :)

Published 4 months ago by Jack

4.0 out of 5 stars Deceiving Packaging
The cover for the case does not mention the dvd or digital copy, it is just the standard blu ray cover, but the other discs are included. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Gordon

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
An amazing movie that will have you thinking twice before going to sleep. Blu-ray makes it so much better!

Published 9 months ago by dkl

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Movie
Kick @ss movie...

In the box I was surprised to see a standard DVD version of the Movie plus the Blue ray movie.

You also have a digital copy code.

Published 10 months ago by Anthony D

5.0 out of 5 stars Best movie ever
I love this movie, I am not sure why this movie didn't win all the awards. But amazing movie and you get 3 disc with it.

Published 11 months ago by Tomcat

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I EVER VIEWED
It has been a long time since a movie kept my attention focused for the entire script.

The movie "Inception" was well produced and full of action, suspense and... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Michael P. Maciuk

2.0 out of 5 stars DIGITAL COPY EXPIRED!!
I bought this because it was a better price than what iTunes is for the digital copy ($19.99).

BUT I received it yesterday (June 2) and tried to redeem the digital copy... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Ray

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