Christopher Nolan produced and directed Inception in 2010. Leonardo Dicaprio plays the lead role. He played the role of a professional thief, who infiltrates the subconscious of the target to steal the information. Dom, the main characters, refuses to take up the offer. It is an opportunity for those who can get rid of his criminal records. He will have to infuse an idea into the targeted mind in exchange. It is quite risky, but it could be his only chance to return to his family.

The idea was actually invented by Christopher Nolan in 2000. Later, he wrote an 80 page treatment of the movie that Warner Bros received after “Insomnia.” Lucid dreaming was the basis of the treatment presented. It is the ability to dream while conscious and aware that it is not true. It is possible to have some control over the entire thing. It was a complex idea and it was difficult to communicate to the public. Christopher Nolan realized that the production was too complex for his own good and needed to have more experience. Nolan gave up on the project and focused his efforts on Batman and The Prestige. Warner Bros. purchased the treatment after “The Dark Knight”‘s huge success, which brought in $1 billion. Six countries were used to film the film, including Canada and Tokyo. The budget was 160 million dollars. Warner Bros split the cost. The film received praises from critics for its screenplay, cast and sound. Inception was nominated for four Academy Awards. It enjoyed great popularity. It grossed over 800 million dollars worldwide. Dom Cobb is the “extractor” in the plot. Arthur, Dom’s partner, is using experimental military technology for infiltrating the target subconscious to extract valuable information. Mal, Mal’s wife, betrays him and the mission is ultimately abandoned. The second time they wake-up, they also wake-up the first time. The story explains that their dream was actually a dream inside a dream. Arthur and Dom were trying extract information from Saito. Although Dom and Arthur’s shared dream world was illegal, the company they worked at is not one to be easily forgiven for their mistakes. As Saito returns to the story, he tells Cobb that it was a test. Saito offers him the deal: if Dom can do it, he might be able come home to his families. It’s not an easy job, but it’s worth taking the chance for his family. Cobb can invent anything. His criminal records will be erased. It is a way to infuse an idea into the minds of a specific group and make them believe that it is theirs. Cobb and Saito have a conversation that ends with Cobb saying, “So… would you like to take a leap in fate or live a life of regret and die alone?” The plan was still necessary after they had assembled the right people. The inception is never easy so it was essential to plan for unexpected events. Cobb and his team are determined to subconsciously fix the relationship between a father and son in order to end his Empire. As the dream is being created, Cobb and his team enter it as a dream. Fischer must be made to fight the subconscious of the target son. They run out of time and must proceed to the next level. Cobb persuades Fischer to follow him and they both jump into the deeper level. Mal, Cobb’s projected wife, appears and betrays him again. She films Fischer, complicating the crew’s mission. Cobb is satisfied that they managed to get the Fischer to his projection. Unfortunately, Saito passes away while doing the job and is relegated to Limbo. Cobb remains in the deepest dream level to save Saito. Cobb finds Saito to be an old man, dying alone. Cobb then uses the same quote as a reminder that he is still in Limbo. Cobb finally meets his family back home after they all awaken in an airplane. Is it still a dream for them? Each character represents a role in the film industry. Leonardo Dicaprio is the director. He has parallels with Christopher Nolan. Arthur is the person in charge of production. Ariadne serves as the production designer. Eames is the actor. Fischer is the primary target.

Nolan said that it was rare to be able to identify yourself in a movie. For me, this film was very clear.”

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