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rodneywilhite's review
2.0
Great premise, but horrible flat characterization and a predictable uninspired formulaic heist film plot. Nolan can not write female characters at all, but to be fair he can't write males very well either. I am always bewildered by why people like the things they do.
_camk_'s review
5.0
Seriously, I loved Inception, so when I got my hands on the original shooting script, I was all 'YAYYYY'. The script has been refined for the film and the film's dialogue is better (mainly because the "Quick, give me a kiss" line was not in the shooting script). What the script does do, however, is explains bit the movies better which was handy.
The book also includes concept art and a manual for the PASIV. All in all, a very interesting book for Inception lovers.
The book also includes concept art and a manual for the PASIV. All in all, a very interesting book for Inception lovers.
modkuraika's review
4.0
Reading it in print with the accompanying diagrams really emphasizes how complicated it was to clearly illustrate the concept and maintain viewer interest. You can see why it took a few years to really iron things out.
neilrcoulter's review
4.0
In honor of seeing Inception in the theater last week for its tenth anniversary, I'm finally reading this book (which I'd bought for my son as one of those gifts I buy for a family member because I myself want to read it, too). I don't love every movie Christopher Nolan has made, but Inception is an absolute classic. I never get tired of it.
This book contains the shooting script, which of course is not very different from what we see on screen. There are a few tiny details that were spoken differently in the film, but basically this is just the film on paper. What's remarkable in this script is how clearly Nolan saw the movie in his mind, writing down the use of slow-motion, the way scenes at different dream levels would cut into one another, even atmospheric, environmental elements in each scene. He really saw this movie clearly before he shot it.
In addition to the script, the book includes an interview with Nolan about the film (interviewed by his brother Jonathan), a couple of sections of storyboards, which I always love seeing, and one too-brief color section of concept art. A hilarious appendix presents what looks like a bad photocopy of the instruction manual for the briefcase dream machine from the movie.
This doesn't add as much to the movie as a full "Art of Inception" book might, but it's still an enjoyable way to relive the story and get a glimpse behind the scenes.
This book contains the shooting script, which of course is not very different from what we see on screen. There are a few tiny details that were spoken differently in the film, but basically this is just the film on paper. What's remarkable in this script is how clearly Nolan saw the movie in his mind, writing down the use of slow-motion, the way scenes at different dream levels would cut into one another, even atmospheric, environmental elements in each scene. He really saw this movie clearly before he shot it.
In addition to the script, the book includes an interview with Nolan about the film (interviewed by his brother Jonathan), a couple of sections of storyboards, which I always love seeing, and one too-brief color section of concept art. A hilarious appendix presents what looks like a bad photocopy of the instruction manual for the briefcase dream machine from the movie.
This doesn't add as much to the movie as a full "Art of Inception" book might, but it's still an enjoyable way to relive the story and get a glimpse behind the scenes.
sarah25samir's review
5.0
This is the best ever . I can't imagine how complicated and really hard to write this was.. I enjoyed every line and every word of it and I think I'm ready to read it hundred times in a row . I watched the movie so many times and all I can say is that Christopher Nolan is a genius writer and director.. amazing work!! .. It is a real piece of art that will last forever and ever.
streetsmcrts's review
5.0
tbh I already know about what will happen in this book. but since it's the script one, it's more different with what we already seen on the screen. there's some characters that more explored in this, like Eames and Arthur's relation (which is my favourite thing) or Cobb's struggles to control his mind from her wife's shadow, Mal. also there's some extra scene that you might be like to read about it. at last, I could say that Christopher Nolan is one of the talented screenwriter and director in this century.
sofiaespinosa95's review
4.0
One of my most prized possessions. Christopher Nolan is my favorite director ever and having the script of one of my favorite movies of all time is so special to me. This book is the ACTUAL script for the movie with commentary from Chris and his brother when brainstorming ideas and putting the movie together. It also has rough sketches of some scenes in the movie. Nolan always has very interesting ideas and he plays with the concept of time in an amazing way. He has a very unique perspective when painting a picture that never fails to confuse you. For some of his movies you have to rewatch them at least 3 times before you finally see how it all connects. Watching a Nolan is a whole journey that you don't wanna miss.
oleitorconstante's review
4.0
Já faz uns quantos anos desde a última vez que vi este filme que é um dos meus favoritos de sempre e, dada a complexidade da história, não me lembrava de muitos detalhes...Quando soube que o guião estava à venda soube que o queria ter nas mãos!
É certo que foi uma experiência muito interessante... mas só vem provar que o filme, que já parte com vantagem por causa da originalidade do guião, é também excelente a outros níveis, nomeadamente por causa do trabalho de realização, do elenco e da banda sonora.
É certo que foi uma experiência muito interessante... mas só vem provar que o filme, que já parte com vantagem por causa da originalidade do guião, é também excelente a outros níveis, nomeadamente por causa do trabalho de realização, do elenco e da banda sonora.
thiefofcamorr's review
5.0
If you loved the film, you'll love this. It's only disappointment is a lack of full names.
I think there's slight changes - I think some of the words are different, and maybe a line was said to a different character, but otherwise it's the same. What makes this worth it are the storyboards, concept art, and the interview and manuel.
Oh how I wish this fandom was bigger.
I think there's slight changes - I think some of the words are different, and maybe a line was said to a different character, but otherwise it's the same. What makes this worth it are the storyboards, concept art, and the interview and manuel.
Oh how I wish this fandom was bigger.