I personally want to meet the person who came up with the idea for Inception. I'm in love.

1 | Left by Maggie | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:31pm

It better be nominated by the Oscars! but I doubt it, they seem to be anti-Nolan...

2 | Left by Serge | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:31pm

That person is Christopher Nolan! a film-making genius, ALL 7 of his films are brilliant.

3 | Left by Serge | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:32pm

I'm blogging about this right now. It's taking a different spin, but reading yours just made everything click for me in a different perspective. I see two lights to this movie now, and I love both of them. It was a wonderful film. :]

4 | Left by Stephanie | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:33pm

Beautiful post! I've always loved your writing! That is a lovely connection between the film and life. I agree with what you wrote! Much love and support!

5 | Left by Leah | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:34pm

Phenominal film for so many reasons. Christopher Nolan is genius

6 | Left by Allie | Jul. 19, 2010 at 10:35pm

i have not seen this movie, yet, although, I recently decided that I would go. Maybe I will go this week.
I honestly don't know what I would do without Jamie's inspiring words.

7 | Left by moriah | Jul. 20, 2010 at 1:28am

Beautiful sentiments in the last paragraph, Jamie.

8 | Left by Wendy | Jul. 20, 2010 at 7:17am

amazing jamie. it makes me want to see the movie even more now. i love your writing. its always encouraging. thank you (:

9 | Left by korynne | Jul. 20, 2010 at 1:06pm

Jamie,

Your thoughts on the movie made me think. (alot.) about different things that steal my sleep, but also the people who not only talk me through it, but listen to what i have to say. Thank you for the inspiring words.

Hope you're doing well and that you're conquering any wars you may face in life.
Peace to you and TWLOHA,
-Jovie

10 | Left by Jovie | Jul. 20, 2010 at 2:34pm

I also went because of the exploding buildings (partially, at least). But it was the concept of invading someone's dream that really got me to go see it. While the characters unlocked the "safe" of Fischer's subconcious, I started to think about how horrible the things locked up in my "safe" are, and about how I'd never want to visit my own limbo.
Any movie that makes someone think that deeply is fantastic.
And I did love how it put forth the message that death is not the way out.
At least, that's how I saw it.

11 | Left by MK | Jul. 20, 2010 at 5:37pm

The last paragraph is beautiful and fills me with hope.

12 | Left by Kendra | Jul. 20, 2010 at 8:30pm

I went BECASUE of the concept(well, also for Leo and Ellen Page); it seemed so crazy to me and the people I went with, so I was really excited. But then when I saw it, I thought the concept was amazing, but they took it too far. At parts it was so simple that anybody could understand, but then it would all of the sudden get commplicated, then it would get simple again. 2 of the people I went with weren't too bright, so they hated it, but the other person and myself are a little smarter, and we liked it, but we were SO confused. I just didn't like the mind rollercoaster(is that a thing?) that it brought you on.

13 | Left by Megan | Jul. 22, 2010 at 10:35am

Your blog now makes sense to me. saw it yesterday. i was about to just walk right out of the theater in the beginning, it didnt make any sense to me and i didnt know what on earth was happening. then during the movie i was trying to remember what your blog said. so it allll makes sense now :)

14 | Left by Savannah | Jul. 23, 2010 at 7:21am

this is completely off topic from this blog...sorry...didnt know where else to put it...but i REALLY wish that the twloha made shirt that were bigger, for the bigger ( and by that i mean larger in body mass) fan that they have...i cant buy any of their shirt :(

15 | Left by Anon | Jul. 23, 2010 at 10:26pm

I was at the Do Good Conference on Friday where you spoke about Inception. I squirmed in my seat when you first brought it up b/c I was afraid you might give the movie away (I've been avoiding talking to anyone about it all week). But I heard what you said and went to see the movie that same night. I kept thinking of what you said during the movie and got so much more out of it. Thank you. I will always remember TWLOHA when I speak about and watch Inception. It's an awesome movie and a great reminder that people are hurting and they need someone who sees them. Thanks Jamie! And by the way, your speech was so down to earth that I walked away inspired: perhaps I CAN make a difference too. Thank you!

16 | Left by Nadine | Jul. 25, 2010 at 12:47pm

dudddddeeeeeeeee gthat movie was freaking of the HOOOOOKKKK

17 | Left by me | Jul. 25, 2010 at 4:55pm

A very beautiful post... I was afraid of seeing this movie because I thought it would make me feel crazy and I wouldnt be able to make sense of it or it would leave me questioning my life, but Jamie your words help me make my life make sense... its more than the movie. and I thank you for that and also for everything you do.

18 | Left by Kelly | Jul. 29, 2010 at 3:15pm

Inception was amazing, its the kind of movie that really makes you think about things and see things in a different perspective. Amazing movie =) x

19 | Left by Israa | Jul. 31, 2010 at 3:21pm

Jamie thank you so much for posting this. There are places in our mind that we wish never to visit or think about but they come awake in our nightmares. Thank you for the encouraging words that there is always a sunrise. I really like how in the movie Leo says "death is not the answer" that he continues to live to see his kids' faces again.

Thank you for reminding me that there is always someone willing to stay up the night with you. And help you see the dawn. You might wanna check out this song. It rings true for your words "Those Nights" by Skillet

20 | Left by Sky | Aug. 1, 2010 at 8:15pm

Christopher Nolan is a movie making genius! My Filmmakers class went to see the movie as a group, because we all agree Nolan is a genius, and we were at a loss for words when it ended! Not only did Nolan leave you on edge and confused but he left you wondering where you were? Life, death, dreaming? And I believe this is the message that he is putting across. You never know you're alive, you'll never know when you're dead. There's a thin line you cross and honestly not even a pinch actually lets you know what the true answer is. Your whole life is a dream. In your dreams you can do what you please, you can create anything. And in life you can do the exact same. People say that they never want to wake up from a dream, but if you have the courage to, make your life a dream! Because there really is not enough time, and for all you know you could be dead tomorrow. Life is a process that we are all familiar with, and the only reason we are scared of death is because we aren't familiar with that process. The truth is, Christopher Nolan obviously wasn't thinking that he was going to make a movie with explosions and gunshots, he was going to mess with your mind in a positive way. I applaud him, again, and hope that this film is nominated for something! But if it's not, we all know it's just because Hollywood is jealous of his talent.
Writing love,
Carly.

21 | Left by Carly | Aug. 11, 2010 at 1:33pm