Exciting sci-fi blockbuster on Netflix – the director’s masterpiece
Pa Chris Snellgrove
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After the success of such films Oppenheimerwe can say that Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest and most ambitious directors of this generation. His work is so vast and spans so many genres that Nolan fans often fiercely debate which is his best work. However, if you’re a sci-fi fan, there’s no doubt about it The beginning is the director’s masterpiece, and now you can stream its stunning perfection on Netflix.
Start on Netflix
When you watch The beginning a first-timer on Netflix, you might want to prepare for the plot: Essentially, we follow the misadventures of a group whose specialty is infiltrating the dreams of corporate titans and extracting vital trade secrets from their subconscious. A group leader is hired to do what seems largely impossible: plant an idea in someone’s head, not just steal information. Despite the flawless planning, the operation soon goes awry, leaving our heroes to fight for their lives in a reality where the rules are constantly changing, threatening to turn the subconscious dreamscape into a deadly nightmare.
The beginning is likely to appeal to Netflix viewers thanks to an amazing cast, starting with Leonardo DiCaprio as a dream thief who is hired to plant an idea in the subconscious of the target he plays Cillian Murphy. Ken Watanabe plays the businessman who hires him Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a partner who helps plan a heist. Other big names round out DiCaprio’s team, including Elliot Page and Tom Hardy, and our protagonist is haunted in a dreamscape by his ex-wife, played to perfection by Marion Cotillard.
The success of science fiction
With a budget of $160 million, The beginning better than most of the science fiction originals on Netflix, and you can surely see the money on the screen thanks to the incredible images and trippy visuals that bring the subconscious to life. Fortunately for Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros., this big-budget gamble paid off just as big. The film grossed a respectable $839 million at the box office, cementing its place in Hollywood history even as it became the source of endless hilarious memes.
Another way The beginning Distinguishes itself from Netflix’s typical sci-fi offerings by winning numerous prestigious awards. Notably, the film won four Academy Awards, including Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography (to this day, it’s probably the most beautiful film you’ll see all year). And while it didn’t take home those particular awards, the film was nominated for other Academy Awards, such as Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, which gives you an idea of ​​how much the film struck a chord with critics and audiences.
Speaking of impressing critics, The beginning differs from other Netflix sci-fi films in how much it has won over individual critics. incl Rotten tomatoesthe film has a critical score of 87 percent, with critics generally praising the fact that Inception is both a clever puzzle of a film and a highly audience-pleasing action film. Meanwhile, on the website Pocornmeter, the audience gave it a 91 percent, which certainly highlights how well Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece impressed almost everyone who saw it.
Will you be just as impressed The beginning when you stream it on Netflix, or is this sci-fi blockbuster more your nightmares than your dreams? You won’t know until you hit play and start streaming for yourself. And if you end up confusing reality and fiction while watching, just look at Cotillard. The fact that DiCaprio’s big love interest in the film was 35 at the time (a full decade older than DiCaprio’s real-life romantic partners) is a sure sign that you’re still (for better or worse ) stuck in the real world.
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