This is one of the brief and fleeting moments in which I can honestly say,.. yes, the movie lived up to the hype. Coming to us from Christopher Nolan, the man who not only gave us "The Dark Knight" and "Batman Begins", but who also brought us the wondrous mind melting film "Memento". So, naturally, I was intrigued. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio ("Titanic" & "The Departed"), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ("10 Things I Hate About You" & "3rd Rock From the Sun"), Ellen Page ("Juno" & "X-Men: The Last Stand"), and Tom Hardy ("Black Hawk Down" & "Star Trek: Nemesis"), as a group of technologically advanced theives who specialize in dream espionage. When the ultimate heist is offered, Cobb (Leo) jumps at the oppurtunity, bringing in the best of the best to help him acheive his goal. The movie was filled with matrix-style special effects, and multiple layers of conscieousness. You may have to have at least 2 years of college classes under you're belt to be able to follow them all. An intriguing film, though long, it is unforgettable and unique. After the elongated creshendo ending that left you suspicious, I sat for a few minutes as the lights came up, turned to my friend and asked, "Are we in a dream right now?" Good flick. If you haven't seen it yet, shame on you. When it comes out on DVD, pick it up. Keeper.
