tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35408181.post1237338210434623205..comments2023-05-06T09:21:25.424-04:00Comments on Probably Because I Have To HAS MOVED: The Problem With InceptionJonathan Mendelsohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10841420446081494306noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35408181.post-8592677972704239682010-08-16T21:57:22.107-04:002010-08-16T21:57:22.107-04:00I agree that Nolan's (lack of) back story invo...I agree that Nolan's (lack of) back story involving Cobb's interaction with his children drove me up the wall while I was watching Inception, but I think Nolan intentionally left those elements vague and open to translation instead of fleshing out Cobb's family. If he hadn't, I don't think the ending would have been as open-ended as he would have liked.<br /><br />In reference to what t said though, isn't there always something to discover with Inception? After the first go at the film, I'm sure the armchair philosopher in more than one viewer was awakened--mine sure was. As the movie becomes available for purchase (or...y'know torrents, but who does that, right?), I'm sure it will raise as many philosophical/moral questions as the Matrix did. <br /><br />I've got more to say on the topic, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around whether or not Cobb was awake or sleeping at the end...expect a response when I come to a more conclusive position on it :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548901612050141843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35408181.post-60535578771530858032010-07-30T18:25:01.213-04:002010-07-30T18:25:01.213-04:00I too am tired of "idea" movies. we watc...I too am tired of "idea" movies. we watched Pretty Birds last night, and although the end had a slight snap-to-attention twist, and billy crudup (dicaprio's old nemesis!) was fantastic in it, the rest of the movie was said better on the back cover of the DVD. a sentence of plot. too bad. i guess i saw enough of Inception in the preview? <br /><br />i'm just dying for a good story, of the Lives of Others variety... have you seen these ones about the dragon tattoo? a friend says the books have a great story...johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35408181.post-13572049684033263382010-07-30T15:23:06.149-04:002010-07-30T15:23:06.149-04:00Funny, I think I may now prefer The Matrix as an i...Funny, I think I may now prefer The Matrix as an idea rather than as a movie, though it's been quite a few years since I've gone back. But yeah, unquestionably a better movie, even in terms of its coolness factor. That opening scene ... and all those training sequences.Jonathan Mendelsohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841420446081494306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35408181.post-74360824541779305932010-07-30T14:54:02.529-04:002010-07-30T14:54:02.529-04:00I agree with you that The Matrix is a far superior...I agree with you that The Matrix is a far superior film. I have watched it many times and there seems to be something new for me to discover on every re-viewing.<br /><br />When I was watching Inception, one thought came to me: DiCaprio may *never* become thin again. Or perhaps he doesn't need to be in that state.tnoreply@blogger.com