Initially first saw Inception when it came out. All I could recall were some basic parts of the plot line and that I need to rewatch it since big portions of the film went completely over my head. So recently I had a chance to do that on one of the streaming platforms. I was able to pause and think about the dialogue, go back to earlier scenes just to check if I remember them accurately. After around 3 hours of laser focussed viewing, I was left slightly frustrated but don't regret it.

On the face of it, the concept of dream state being induced by a machine and linking number of minds in the same experience, is really appealing. Unfortunately, the writer/directer goes unbelievably overboard with the entire idea. Did we need a dream architect, a second level, third one etc. The most emotionaly potent moment of the entire film is when Fischer meets his dying father in the vault on the third level. The goal is achieved, implanting an idea into his subconscious mind through a dream (i.e Inception). However, if the father-son relationship is so central (accroding to Tom Hardy's character), how come we only get that one scene?

The gravity beding special effects certainly make up for an engaging experience in additon to the amazingly dramatic soundtrack. I don't regret seeing it, parts of it are amazing. Just wish the plot was more coherent.