There's a whole lot of coolness in Nolan's "Inception". Yes, it's a film that makes you pay close attention to the details because it's a bit like a puzzle you're putting together while you watch. I also think it's a film that you're supposed to like if you want to be considered a "smart" film watcher. So, at the risk of being tagged an "Inception" hater, I will say I liked this movie but for me it didn't live up to its pre and post release hype.

I've now seen it twice and do understand the story, but I just don't think dreams are all that interesting of a subject. Plus, some of the made up "dream-rules" bugged me. There are different lengths of time within levels of dreams. Really? And the clock time within dream levels is approximately the same? I also didn't know how they kept using the "dream machines" within the dream levels. And SPOILER...[spoiler]if the top keeps spinning then the entire film never touched reality? [/spoiler]SPOILER OVER. Now that I've griped, there were some moments that I really enjoyed, like Gordon-Levitt's gravity-defying fights in the hotel halls and some of the visuals when architecting dream worlds.

My personal preferences make it hard for me to really like this movie as much as the majority does. I'd recommend it based on its stunning visuals and terrific direction. However, the sleepy dream worlds presented here were kind of a yawner for me.