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"Inception" (2010)

The scoop on "Inception" including photos, review, trailers, news, posters, interviews, and cast list for this thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Michael Caine, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Synopsis: Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible--inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.
  1. Cillian Murphy
  2. Ellen Page
  3. Leonardo DiCaprio
  4. Tom Hardy

"Inception" Movie Review

"Inception" is so spectacularly entertaining you'll want to see it twice, and so mind-bendingly original you'll need to see it more than once to get all the intricacies of the story. Writer/director Christopher Nolan cements his place as one of our top living filmmakers with this trippy sci-fi action thriller/romance that more than lives up to its hype.

Inside "Inception" with the Cast and Writer/Director Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan and his "Inception" cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, and Ken Watanabe discuss the action thriller, the stunts, and bringing Nolan's vision alive on the screen.

"Inception" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from Christopher Nolan's trippy drama "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy, and Cillian Murphy.

"Inception" Trailers

Trailers, video clips and interviews from "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Christopher Nolan.

The Best Films of 2010

It was a real toss-up as to which of four films would wind up in first place on my Top 10 list, with the decision hanging in the air until the very last minute. Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is unique, thought-provoking and visually stunning, "The Fighter's" a powerful underdog story, and what "Winter's Bone" accomplished on a bare-bones budget puts major studio productions to shame. But ultimately it was David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's riveting exploration of the creation of Facebook as revealed in "The Social Network" that won out (ask me tomorrow and one of the other films could easily vault into first place).

Top 10 Action Films of 2010

"Inception" placed second on my list of the best action films of 2010.

"Inception" Credits

Cast list for "Inception," MPAA rating, and release date info.

At the Premiere - Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros Pictures' "Inception," easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2010. At the LA premiere, DiCaprio spoke about Nolan's vision and how the film doesn't talk down to its audience.

Wally Pfister Wins Cinematography Oscar

Wally Pfister wins his first Oscar on his fourth nomination for his stunning work on Christopher Nolan's "Inception." Taking the stage, Pfister's first words were "Good God, what have you done?" Definitely an interesting way to kick off an acceptance speech...

At the Premiere - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a member of a team that steals secrets while people are dreaming in the trippy thriller, "Inception," written and directed by Christopher Nolan.

"Inception" Premiere Photos

Gallery featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ken Watanabe, Cillian Murphy, Dileep Rao, Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, Talulah Riley, Tom Berenger, Tom Hardy, Lukas Haas, Chris Bosh, AnnaLynne McCord, Kellan Lutz, Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons, Johnny Marr, Carrie-Anne Moss, Danica McKellar, Michael Muhney, Richard Reid, and Sharon Case.

At the Premiere - Ellen Page

Ellen Page proves she can handle action as well as intense character-driven films with a starring role in "Inception" written & directed by Christopher Nolan. At the film's premiere, Page talked about working on one of 2010's most anticipated films.

At the Premiere - Cillian Murphy and Tom Berenger

Cillian Murphy and Tom Berenger share a close friendship onscreen in Warner Bros Pictures' "Inception" from writer/director Christopher Nolan. At the film's LA premiere, they spoke about being a part of a Christopher Nolan project.

At the Premiere - Ken Watanabe, Hans Zimmer and Johnny Marr

Ken Watanabe, composer Hans Zimmer and musician Johnny Marr joined the huge ensemble cast of Warner Bros' "Inception" on the black carpet at historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre for the LA premiere of one of 2010's most anticipated movies.

At the Premiere - Dileep Rao and Talulah Riley

Dileep Rao plays one of the members of the team who invades dreams in Warner Bros Pictures' "Inception." On the black carpet at the film's LA premiere, Rao and cast member Talulah Riley chatted about working on the trippy drama.

Exclusive Interview with Christopher Nolan

After seeing extended clips from "Inception" at ShoWest, I'm no closer to understanding what it's about than I was before. But writer/director/producer Christopher Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas promise audiences will get it.

"Inception" Posters

The three posters from "Inception" don't give anything away about the film.

Wally Pfister Earns ASC Award

(Feb 2011) Wally Pfister took home top honors at the American Society of Cinematographers awards held February 13th in Hollywood. Pfister had been previously nominated for Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight," and won this year for his work on Nolan's "Inception."

Leonardo DiCaprio's Starring in "Inception"

(March 2009) Variety broke the news recent Golden Globe nominee Leonardo DiCaprio ("Revolutionary Road") is headlining "The Dark Knight" helmer Christopher Nolan's next film, "Inception."

Official "Inception" Website

Warner Bros Pictures' official site for the sci-fi action movie "Inception." Release Date: July 16, 2010

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