"Inception" Movie (2010)

An "Inception" Movie (2010) is a science fiction psychological thriller that explores complex themes such as dream manipulation, consciousness, and reality.

• Context:
  • It can portray Dream Manipulation as a central plot device, where characters enter the Subconscious to extract or implant ideas.
  • It can examine Moral and Ethical Dilemmas related to altering another's mind without consent.
  • It can range from being a Narrative Film with a linear plot to embracing Nonlinear Narrative techniques with multiple layers of reality.
  • It can utilize cutting-edge special effects and Cinematic Techniques to create visually immersive experiences.
  • It can challenge the viewer's perception of what is real and what is a dream, creating a complex narrative puzzle.
  • It can include "Inception" Elements, such as:
    • an "Inception" Heist Scene that demonstrates the use of dream-sharing technology for a corporate espionage mission.
    • an "Inception" Kick that illustrates the method used by characters to wake up from one dream level to another, usually through a falling sensation.
    • an "Inception" Totem that features a personal object used by characters to determine whether they are in a dream or in reality, emphasizing the theme of questioning perceived reality.
    • an "Inception" Limbo that explores the deepest layer of the subconscious where characters can become trapped indefinitely, highlighting the risks involved in dream manipulation.
    • an "Inception" Architect that focuses on the role of the person who designs the layers of the dream, crucial for setting traps and creating the narrative of the heist.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • "Her" Movie.
• See: 83rd Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inception Retrieved:2024-4-29.
  • Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced the film with Emma Thomas, his wife. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets. He is offered a chance to have his criminal history erased as payment for the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious. The ensemble cast includes Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page,Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Dileep Rao, and Michael Caine. After the 2002 completion of Insomnia, Nolan presented to Warner Bros. a written 80-page treatment for a horror film envisioning "dream stealers," based on lucid dreaming. Deciding he needed more experience before tackling a production of this magnitude and complexity, Nolan shelved the project and instead worked on 2005's Batman Begins, 2006's The Prestige, and 2008's The Dark Knight. The treatment was revised over six months and was purchased by Warner in February 2009. Inception was filmed in six countries, beginning in Tokyo on June 19 and ending in Canada on November 22. Its official budget was $160 million, split between Warner Bros. and Legendary. Nolan's reputation and success with The Dark Knight helped secure the film's US$100 million in advertising expenditure. Inceptions premiere was held in London on July 8, 2010; it was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters beginning on July 16, 2010. Inception grossed over $837 million worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2010. Considered one of the best films of the 2010s, Inception won four Oscars (Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects) and was nominated for four more (Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Original Score) at the 83rd Academy Awards.

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