Inception
Inception synopsis
In a world where technology enables one to enter and manipulate dreams, a professional thief named Dom Cobb is given an opportunity to have his criminal records wiped out in exchange for planting an idea into the head of a C.E.O. Cobb brings together a group of skilled individuals.
Inception: A mind-bending science fiction thriller
In a world where technology allows people to enter and manipulate dreams, a professional thief named Dom Cobb is offered a chance to have his criminal history erased as payment for the implantation of an idea into the mind of a C.E.O. Cobb assembles a team of experts to help him with the task, but they soon realize that they are not the only ones trying to control the outcome.
The mission
Cobb and his team must enter Fischer’s subconscious and plant the idea that he should break up his father’s company. To do this, they must create a dream within a dream within a dream, each one more complex and dangerous than the last.
The challenges
Along the way, Cobb and his team must face a number of challenges, including:
The Projections: These are the subconscious manifestations of Fischer’s fears and desires, and they can be deadly.
The Dream Distortion: The deeper they go into Fischer’s subconscious, the more the dream world begins to break down.
The Saito: Saito is the man who is offering Cobb the chance to have his criminal history erased. He is also a powerful man who is not to be trifled with.
Interesting Facts
- “Inception” is the title of the film, which hints at the notion of instilling an idea into a person’s mind.
- A crew of more than 500 persons made the movie’s CGI special effects.
- With a budget of $160 million, the film was the most expensive directed by Nolan thus far.
- The film received eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. It made it to four categories of the category like Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and the Best Visual Effects.
What Makes the Film Great
Director
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Writer: Christopher Nolan
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur
- Ellen Page as Ariadne
- Tom Hardy as Eames
- Ken Watanabe as Saito
- Cillian Murphy as Fischer
- Marion Cotillard as Mal