Leonardo DiCaprio plays a security specialist that helps uncover deep dark secrets by entering the dreams of power players in the corporate world. He brings along some young hipsters to help him (Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Page). Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight”) directs this smart, stylish thriller. Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is torn between spending all of eternity with his wife (Yikes!) and helping the heir to a corporate fortune find redemption with his father.
Leo comes back strong after the disappointing “Shutter Island.” While his character is similar, going into a strange environment with a trusty sidekick searching for secrets and being haunted by memories of mysterious wives that have past on. This story is not nearly as predictable and the special effects are approaching “Star Wars” level.
There are several twists and turns, globetrotting, and characters going from one level of dreams to the next. The film moves extremely fast at times and can be a bit difficult to follow; it’s best not to over think this one. You should just sit back and let the dreams fall where they may. Trust me, there are enough Brooks Brothers suits and mind-bending special effects to keep us all fat and giggly.
