What Inception really is

It is an overly complicated movie with a few subtle traces here and there that doesn't really make much sense. But let's try to simplify it to one basic theme: You won't know if you are living in a dream.

This, seems rather new but actually old concept has been addressed in the first Matrix movie. Neo took a pill to wake up to realize what was real and what was dream, Cobb and other folks just need a kick to get back to the last level. Yes the layered dream is the piece of puzzle that making everything seem so complicated. If you have the ability of following the layers of dreams and don't let the bad plot distract you from the logic, you should end up where I am now, wondering why most people think this is a great movie??

I mean, Inception is a successful movie for sure. It raises many discussion because of the complexity and ambiguity, but that doesn't make it a great movie. My definition of a great movie should consists great plot, precise logic, good acting and stunning presentation. Inception fails in 2 out of 4 key pieces.

1. The plot: Tell me what is this movie's main thread? Is that Cobb's redemption and reunion with his kids; or is the deal that Cobb had with Santo; or is Author's found of his father's true last will? It doesn't have an overall thread that's connecting all pieces.

2. The logic: I can't say the movie doesn't make sense, actually most part of it makes perfect sense, e.g. the layered dreams, but it is way too confusing for most audience, and a lot of subtle details don't have a solid back up theory in this movie. e.g. the spintop.

3. I found the acting is mediocre with Leonardo being the one and only exception. But even him couldn't break through from the signature low voice mumbling from time to time.

4. The presentation was pretty good. I really enjoyed the scene that Paris folds into a huge cube, and the ruins collapsing into the ocean. The visually was great in general.

Overall, Inception is a successful movie in terms of making fuss and earning money at the same time. But it fails to be a great hit like Batman The Dark Knight simply because it is over complicated. People will be talking about it because it's complexity and ambiguity for a while, and then, it will be forgotten.