So, Inception then. What a marvellous film. To see a blockbuster film this intelligent, this stylish, this well-acted and this ingeniusly created is quite simply heartwarming. Christopher Nolan can be pleased of what he has accomplished. All of the actors on board are extremely solid. The special effects are spectacular and well-thought out set pieces. The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer is phenomenal and acts as an extra component to the story (which is how soundtracks should be as opposed to just a selection of songs from hipster indie bands). Overall, it was outstanding and a contender for film of the year.
But I guess you’ve all got different theories about the ending. Here is mine:
The way I see it is that what you see is what happens. Cobb is back in reality and ends the film there but I reckon what he has seen has been greatly exagerated in his own mind. He’s been so obsessed with going back to his kids and the death of his wife that it has made him paranoid, guillable and perhaps insane. What we see is the version of events from his perspective and it is possible that if you saw events through the perspective of another member of the ‘crew’, you might have something that makes far more sense. I’ve made it sound like the end was confusing. It isn’t particularly, but because of the nature of Cobb and the fact that we’re principally viewing the story from his viewpoint it comes across as far more complex and questionable than what it really is.
But that’s just me. There are many other theories around. That, ultimately, is the hallmark of a superb film. I’m also going to see it a second time at some point, which should prove how highly I think of Inception.
Interesting thoughts on the ending. I do agree that Cobb seems at least slightly deranged. The obsession with the top, even in the real world, would seem to point that way.
Sorry for the belated comment. Your post showed up in the “Possibly Related Posts” section on my recent review of this film, so I thought I would give it a gander.