Inception

I saw Inception this week. While I think Toy Story 3 still pips it to being my favourite film so far this year, Inception offered me my best viewing experience in eons. The cinema was fairly full; there were teens I assumed would be texting, crunching and slurping alongside old folk I thought would noisily explain the plot to each other. However, there was nothing but silence throughout. Not a peep. Why? Because Christopher Nolan crafted a story so complex and intelligent that it was impossible to lose concentration for a second. Nor would one have the inclination to. Finally, a blockbuster with a brain in its head that pays the audience the respect of assuming they have one too.

The story, which - without wishing to give too much away - takes place largely within the subconscious of the characters, revolves around the idea of extracting and implanting ideas via dreams. In the wrong hands, the plot could have felt ludicrous and contrived, but Nolan has managed to make it utterly believable. The action sequences are really gripping too.

So, if you want your blockbusters to offer food for thought rather than chewing gum for the eyes, then give this film your true support and show the money men that audiences are cleverer than they give us credit for. Maybe then we'll get a few more Inceptions and a few less Tranformers.