Inception

Like most movie goers I was excited when I saw the first trailers for "Inception".  It seemed to have all the elements that we find appealing.  A star who has delivered for fans and critics on a pretty consistent basis (leaving Critters 4 out of it.....sorry Leo!), a fresh story, beautiful women, cutting edge CGI, and a director capable of roping everything together and placing a bow on top.

We were all set for the all too familiar let down.  However, much to my delight Christopher Nolan (Director) has pulled it off again!  If you are unfamiliar with Christopher's other works I recommend you change that.  This man has delivered us such gems as "Memento" and "The Prestige" where his unique way of story telling has had us awestruck.  Not to mention reinventing (a nice way of saying saved from total destruction) the Batman series.  In that similar and much desired fashion he comes through in "Inception".  This man sticks with what works.  This is his forth time casting Michael Caine, second time with Ken Watanabe, and third time with Cillian Murphy.  The man has a proven system, so he sticks with it.  Let's hope that doesn't change anytime soon.

When watching we're all reminded of "The Matrix" with the weightless fighting and reality bending, but here is a story so much deeper that Neo himself could only sit back and say "Whoa!!"

"Inception" is the story of a security officer.  No Paul Blart here though.  Leo is a security guard for your mind.  The service he offers is to protect your ideas and private thoughts from people who can invade your dreams!  The movie takes you on a wonderful ride through imagination, action, humor, and emotion.  Then it leaves you with an ending that will have you talking for the next two weeks.  It's so refreshing to see a movie that delivers the goods!  I give "Inception" my highest rating of EPIC and recommend it to anyone who wants to see movie making at it's finest.