Christopher Nolan inspired by The Matrix, Lord of the Rings for Inception

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Check out the profile on Christopher Nolan in The New York Times. He talks about Inception and has some interesting things to say about his inspirations in making that film.* Apparently he consulted The Matrix and The Lord of the … Continue reading →

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DJJoeJoe

It does seem like he did a great job with 'world building' according to many of the reviews so far (Clearly the audience gets dream worlds, literal or figurative). I've not had the chance to see the film yet but I'm very excited to soon.

LuminousSpecter

I have a little bit of advice:

Don't read any more reviews.
Go see it.

:-)

DJJoeJoe

Ok I did.


...I literally saw it just an hour ago and have very little words to say other then that I've not felt like this since a certain mutually shared film. I feel tired, and full of energy all at the same time.

LuminousSpecter

Totally know the feeling! I think I'll start an Inception topic on the Entertainment board.

thefoosballwizard

I felt funny after seeing Inception too. Is it still in theatres? I'd love to watch it again with my friends.

elea

Thanks for the NYT link, made me watch "Last year in Marienbad". Great film.

thefoosballwizard

That Christopher Nolan guy is really clever. I saw Memento recently and I loved it. Carrie Ann Moss is in it too!

Asterion

Metaphilm analysis: Inception: Meaning is where you make it.