When the film ended, the 18-year old boys start to clap and whoop like they'd just had a religious experience. It reminded me of when I went to Swordfish in the theater years ago with a really hot but REALLY dumb blonde. When that movie ended, she clapped and whooped because she was SO SMART and got it. Unfortunately, there was no post-film alcohol or busty blonde to dull the pain of this evening's experience. In my opinion, Insomnia was Nolan's only good film, and it was really the performance by Pacino that grabbed me.

Nolan is a talented version of M. Night Shyamalan, i.e. the Kings of the Twist Ending. This is a pseudo compliment. I don't think Nolan is brilliant nor a great filmmaker. This movie didn't scream intelligence, though it really tries. In addition to making Nolan even more wealthy, I hope the side benefit of this film's success is studios taking on more high budget pet projects that aren't designed to sell happy meals or sequels. Please PLEASE let this be the side benefit to Inception.