Inception (2010) | REACTION | Her First Time Watching

[@monygemini88]

I don't think I've ever seen anybody get so emotional over this film. People are usually just enthralled by the crazy premise and the pulse pounding action. Great reaction once again!

[@NoriMori1992]

Agreed, I loved how strongly she empathized with the characters and got so invested in the story.

[@nolanhenshallentertainment]

This is so perfecty articulated!

[@SirFingerLickin]

Haha agreed. She really understood the psychology of everything immediately whereas I had to watch it a few times to grasp it all.

[@nicoleruiz4975]

The part where Mal says, "You said we'd grow old together," then Cobb says, "we did, don't you remember?" Then, it shows the two of them walking, hand in hand, and old. It gets me every time 😭😭 47:56

[@mgabbard]

This film was such an experience in the theater. When he made it back home everyone was clapping. Then at the end when the top is spinning and looks like it's about to topple and it just cuts to silence - everyone in the theater let out a loud gasp. And then when the music comes up and the credits it erupted into even louder applause. Such a brilliant film!

[@zillagod724]

That was exactly my experience when I saw it in IMAX! I really wish I could go back and enjoy that moment again 🥲

[@Str52849]

At the very end of the film in our cinema many people started shouting: "Fall ! Fall !")) Among other great things, after the film you get a magical feeling that you can change the reality around you)

[@Str52849]

​@@zillagod724 Nolan's films are regularly re-released in cinemas. I saw Inception in 2010, 2017, 2020. I think on the 15th anniversary of the film, they will show it again in IMAX)

[@jordangreen16363]

Thank you for not spoiling it by answering her rhetorical questions throughout the reaction. She was just trying to figure things out loud. This has been the best reaction I’ve seen for inception

[@genghisgalahad8465]

That is excellent advice for commenters on solo reactions with actual understandable rhetorical questions! The ones that are doing so for themselves and not asking their viewers to tell them what they will see, which oddly happens too often and ruins the experience for the reactors themselves.

[@KEVIN-be9zj]

Rhetorical or not he needs to remember these 3 words I. DONT. REMEMBER 😅 I've seen other reactors do it to avoid the temptation

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@KEVIN-be9zj why you gotta respond? Just shrug.

[@SparksDrinker]

Unless you only dreamed that you saw it…

[@VIL670]

The best Inception reactions on KZbin for me are people who really feel the moment between Fischer and his dad at the end. "I was disappointed that you tried" gets me every single time. Great reaction thank you!

[@Moricant]

Arguably one of the most impressive things this film does is take one of the most hackneyed tropes in the history of fiction (“It was all a dream… Or was it?”) and build a genuinely satisfying narrative around it.

[@fuzzy__dunlop]

Such an underrated moment of brilliant acting is when Cobb wakes up on the plane. All done with just facial expressions.

[@minhuang8848]

"they're having a meeting in their shleep" is goddamn hilarious

[@brianp-c1609]

Nolan himself confirmed that there is no ambiguity about the ending with the spinning top not falling over. The point of it at the end was Cobb walked away from it knowing for sure he was not in the dream world anymore and not needing it to confirm if he was dreaming or not.

[@wjohnson1110]

One of the best 'Inception' reactions on YT, hope this channel does well 👍

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Ah thank you so much!

[@Str52849]

100%

[@genecoo3710]

Yup

[@aaronthesaxman660]

Incredible reaction!! I love how much you picked up even on your first watch. So glad I found your channel. You both are awesome.

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Thank you so much!!

[@86caw]

A Film is nothing without the Score and the Music. Hans Zimmers Soundtrack to this Masterpiece is just breathtaking.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Nolan + Zimmer are as much an iconic duo as Spielberg + Williams

[@brianp-c1609]

The music itself is represented in time as the characters go further down the levels. The kick song, Non Je Ne Regret Rien was used by Zimmer by slowing it down 300 times to achieve the long drawn out notes.

[@Str52849]

@@CitizenoftheWorld1 Nolan + Howard +Zimmer cool trio also)

[@ashchbkv6965]

"the best nolan movie" is right, people say this about interstellar but this is actually the best. the best thing about inception isn't the action or the mechanics of the dreams or the creativity and the uniqueness (they do help), it's about the mind and how people deal with struggles mentally.

[@ashchbkv6965]

also it has by far the best film score ever, i always listen to them even after so many years. thanks hans zimmer

[@arraymac227]

'Is this movie going to have one final twist?' As Michael Caine, as Alfred, said: 'You have no idea.'

[@carlosylagan9592]

The fact that she understood so much of the story and all it's complicated plot architecture on first watch is amazing. I needed multiple views to grasp all the ideas and keep track of all the elements. Even now I find little bits of detail that enhances to the whole movie.

[@axlepacroz]

Time for "The Prestige" the best Nolan movie IMO

[@user-blob]

Oh I love The Prestige.

[@srottfaen]

Completely agree

[@yif217]

Craziest thing about Nolan is that any film you choose as his best and you can’t argue. My personal is interstellar inception and Oppenheimer (I’m a physics nerd)

[@Str52849]

This is one of those Nolan films that grows inside you over the years.

[@Str52849]

@@yif217 Oppenheimer speaks to so many moments in a person's life, and it is so perfectly woven into the story that it can be re-watched countless times.

[@wj6604]

My top 5 Nolan films, and the top 3 are interchangeable Inception The Dark Knight Interstellar Oppenheimer Memento

[@SFGiantsFan2482]

Find yourself someone who loves you as much as Niamh loves Saito and never let them go.

[@djnoni]

🤯Casually dropping the Lost numbers

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Hahaha but I messed up, what’s with the random 7 😳 How embarrassing… I’m ashamed

[@Str52849]

@@CoyzyMovieNight Everything is great, the Lost references are very nice) Co-screenwriter of many of Chris Nolan's films, Jonathan Nolan worked with Michael Emerson from Lost on series Person of Interest, and then Fallout. Brothers Chris Nolan and Jonathan Nolan have been discussing lucid dreaming ideas for a very long time.

[@Bobsofax64]

Saw this at the regional premiere in IMAX without any trailers or reviews. Perfect seats, with good friends and excellent conversation afterwards. What a great night. Nolan was one of my favorite filmmakers since I saw Memento on DVD, but this pushed him into the upper echelon for sure. Almost a spritual experience. The best part about the movie is the stellar script. It's complicated and complex, but still manages to weave all those strings into one beautiful carpet. The one part that Interstellar didn't accomplish, IMO. Combined with that cast, that score and that hallway fight it's an incredible accomplishment. Easily in my top 3.

[@1HalfbloodPrince]

Niamh! LOVE the lost reference! 😜

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

I’m always waiting for the opportunity to make a Lost reference

[@A-MR.E]

The spinning top is not Cobs totem. It’s his wife’s. His totem is his wedding ring and it’s only visible in the dream world.

[@chromatic2006]

I watch a lot of reaction videos and a lot of different reactors, and you two are definitely two of the smartest. You pay attention and notice details, and you piece it together really well. The stories really resonate with you and I think the writers would be happy to see your reactions.

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Wow, thank you! So glad you're enjoying our reactions! 💙💙

[@arraymac227]

Fun fact: the actor who played the wife, won an Oscar for playing Edit Piaf, whose signature song _Je ne Regrette Rien_ is the 'kicker song' that kicks dreamers out of the dreams.

[@IrishGuitarGaz]

The world is a richer place with Nolan in it. I love these sci-fi concepts he (along with his wife and brother Jonathan also) comes up with and the cerebral nature of a lot of his films. Also how the likes of this, Tenet and Interstellar all play with human perception, our understanding of time and so on.

[@trav_9830]

The moment I first saw Elliot Page opened their eyes in the elevator while riding the kicks up the through the levels was when I thought this was THE best film I've ever seen. Then as soon as I was away from other people and in my car in the theatre parking lot , I yelled to myself, "HOLY SHIT, THAT WAS AN 11 OUT OF 10!." That said, it was topped by Nolan years later, as my personal top 10 Nolan movies are... 1: Oppenheimer 2: Inception 3: Dunkirk 4: Batman Begins 5: Interstellar

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

In the last scene Nolan made it a point that it's irrelevant if Cobb was still dreaming. Cobb didn't care anymore, that's why he ran to his children without waiting for the totem to stop spinning

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Love this

[@canceltheapocalypse8190]

This is a masterclass in film making; Nolan's masterpiece and most complex film. My personal favorite however, is THE PRESTIGE!

[@d4mdcykey]

A Nolan film I would highly recommend that does not get enough attention in his filmography is INSOMNIA, from 2002, starring Robin Williams and Al Pacino. It is a remake of the excellent 1997 Norwegian film, and while it lacks the usual visual mindfvckery of many Nolan films the performances and atmosphere is superb and fully immersive.

[@DW.Strangeman]

Never seen an 'Insomnia' reaction which is weird considering the cast and popularity of Christopher Nolan atm. 'Following' and 'Momento' don't get many reactions either 🤷

[@Boostcaboose]

You guys are still my favorite reactors and I’ll always support every video but Nolan being my favorite director of all time and hearing your ranking ripped my heart in a way that won’t be able to be mended any time soon. Great reaction as always though

[@Str52849]

I've seen how Nolan's Tenet and Dunkirk have been received by people when viewed at home versus when viewed in IMAX. What is your ranking of Nolan's films?

[@Boostcaboose]

@ I think Nolan movies are typically made for the big screen. I think Tenet might be the exception. My first viewing was at home and about 10 minutes it it was pretty much required to have captions on because the audio was unlistenable. My rankings though 1) Dark Knight (#3 all time) 2) Interstellar (#25 all time) 3) Inception (#26 all time) 4) Prestige (#61 all time) 5) Oppenheimer (#78 all time) 6) Memento (#79 all time) 7) Dark Knight Rises 8) Tenet 9) Batman Begins 10) Dunkirk (only seen once) 11) Following 12) Insomnia

[@lawrencegough]

Not just my favourite Nolan film, this is my favourite film. By far.

[@carlooldani3150]

- The Prestige (2006) - Interstellar (2014) Two other Nolan big big movies!!

[@Cynicayke]

Absolute masterpiece of a movie! Enjoyed your reaction. It's so funny how people hate "it was all a dream" plot twists in movies, but it's Inception's entire plot lol.

[@caps_lock_]

I love that with Nolan's big abstract idea films it all comes down to being human.

[@Thirdeyedreamer]

This is in my top 10 off all time!!

[@99barun]

11:24 "could be terribly addictive" Yupp..😂

[@KoppelSS]

Awesome reaction. Best movie by far. Top tier. Running "Time" soundtrack 10hours.

[@Fozzik]

You'll need to watch The Last Samurai. You're favorite character Saito in another great role. :D

[@daws7511]

I go back and forth between Interstellar and Inception as my favorite Nolan film. Inception is just so damn original and mind blowing.

[@Str52849]

Thank you for your opinion. It's natural that your ranking of Nolan films may not coincide with fan opinion) Watching a Nolan film, especially in IMAX, can be very different from watching it at home. All his films are different and beautiful, it’s difficult to rank them in terms of “better or worse”) I can only say that I watched “The Dark Knight”, “Interstellar”, “Inception” and “Oppenheimer” more times in cinemas)

[@JamesJones-nj3pf]

Inception is still my favorite movie since watching it opening night.

[@benvandermerwe4934]

Great and honest reaction. One of the best.

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Krisishere]

Hopefully you're continuing the Nolan run of movies, The Prestige is another masterpiece

[@athens_1psvr31]

Enjoyment ranking. 5: Interstellar 4: Dark Knight Rises 3: Dark Knight 2: Batman Begins 1: Inception

[@randalthor741]

OK, out of the Nolan movies you've seen on the channel including this one, my own personal ranking in terms of enjoyed the least to the most, I'd have to go Interstellar, Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Inception. In terms of how objectively good the movie is, Interstellar definitely doesn't deserve to be at the bottom of the list, but it's also the only movie on this list that I never have the urge to rewatch, so to the bottom it goes! Conversely, I've rewatched Inception many times because it's a genuinely fascinating concept for a movie, it's got an amazing cast (OK, the same could be said for every movie on this list), and I absolutely love the cinematography and score, so as much as I like the Dark Knight trilogy (and I very much like the entire trilogy), Inception takes the top spot for me.

[@chinitowon]

I have a personal theory about the ending. I think that asking whether or not it was a dream at the end is missing the point. I think the point is: once Cobb sees his children, he no longer cares.

[@user-blob]

This was a particularly good reaction. The hallway scene is a fantastic bit of film that I always enjoy.

[@StreetHierarchy]

17:37 - This movie is about being a film director!

[@Pr0x1mo]

Also, if you re-watch this movie knowing that it was Cobb who was being incepted to finally believe he was going back to his children its a whole different movie, specifically all the dialogue.

[@mb8132]

The Prestige is definitely at the top of my list

[@1HalfbloodPrince]

the third movie is also my favourite of the trilogy 😅

[@reaper_fbb7052]

If I can count Inception, this would be my list: 1. Inception 2. The Dark Knight 3. Batman Begins 4. Interstellar 5. The Dark Knight Rises Obviously, without Inception, 2-5 would move up a place.

[@cklambo]

1. Inception 2. The Prestige 3. Memento 4. Dark Knight

[@aaronwolf3587]

I’m already gonna break the rules. Top 3 Nolan: and one is a movie you possibly haven’t seen yet. 1: Interstellar/ 2:Inception/ 3:The Prestige. That is all ✌️

[@steved1135]

Nice. One of a handful of movies that I rewatch at least once a year. Nolan is hit or miss for me but, knocks it out of the park on this one. Really good storytelling with some interesting conceptual wrapping. Many people find this movie confusing for some reason, but it's all explained and pretty easy to follow if one pays attention. Nolan ranking: 1: Inception, 2: Dark Knight, 3: Memento, 4 : Batman Begins, 5: Dark Knight Rises, 6 : Prestige, 7 : Dunkirk. I've seen both Interstellar and Tenet but they were both so bad I wouldn't bother ranking them.

[@randalthor741]

There are a lot of great, well-acted characters in this movie, but I agree that Saito is the best. I may be biased, though, because I absolutely love Ken Watanabe. He's been amazing in every movie I've seen him in, and with the exception of movies like Batman Begins where his role is really small, he's pretty much always my favourite character in whatever movie I see him in.

[@omarluna666]

Now, you must see the original work: Paprika (2006, Satoshi Kon).

[@mr.DavidSeth]

Watch Nolan's The Prestige... Follow the the rules put in place with that film and you'll figure out the ending to Inception!! Why Nolan is one of the greatest filmmaker of our time

[@ssjbargainsale]

Havent seen recent Nolan films but in terms of enjoyment if I were to watch them again right now: 1. Interstellar 2. The Prestige 3. Dark Knight 4. Memento 5. Batman Begins 6. Insomnia 7. Inception 8. Dark Knight Rises For me, Rises get worse and worse with every rewatch to the point that I dont even like the movie anymore. I remember being so hyped watching it on release back in the day, but nostalgia doesnt affect me too much. Inception is similar to me in some ways, but I was never a big fan. Great concept, too bloated. These 2 are probably the only ones that I probably wouldnt been keen to sit down and watch if a friend asked me. The Prestige is his best movie IMO, but Insterstellar gets me in the feels every time and aesthetically, nothing else compares

[@aaronthesaxman660]

@@ssjbargainsale Totally valid. Rewatch value is also my complaint with Dunkirk. Incredible on a first watch because it's all about tension. Not so tense on rewatches. The opposite has happened with Tenant. I wasn't big on it when I first watched it. I enjoy it more now that I've seen it a few times and can appreciate it for what it is.

[@ssjbargainsale]

@@aaronthesaxman660 This is the first time I heard something positive about Tenet. I want to watch Oppenheimer soon but reading this made me interested in giving it a try too

[@aaronthesaxman660]

@@ssjbargainsale It's certainly not Nolan's "best" film (perhaps his Nolaniest, though), but I still think it's worth watching. Not the usual masterpiece, but still plenty of entertainment value. Put subtitles on though! 😅 Haven't seen Oppenheimer either but I heard it's incredible

[@ssjbargainsale]

@@aaronthesaxman660 I appreciate the recommendation, and tbh, what I enjoy most about Nolan is his "Nolanisms". The dialogue is always a bit off, the emotions are exaggerated. I dont know how to explain, but its almost a parallel universe where everything is the same, but people's interactions are just a little bit off

[@Str52849]

@@aaronthesaxman660 actually Tenet it's pure puzzle-not-emotional-Nolan mastepiece, Oppenheimer is one of the best, if not the best, films I have ever seen in IMAX, a perfect combination of reason and emotion.

[@mattcosentino123]

Dark knight rises is my favorite as well!

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

Nothing beats watching this in cinemas. I must have watched this at least half dozen times in cinemas 🤣🤓😅 This movie was where Nolan was finally able to get the cast that he wants and gain his "auteur license". Really looking forward to his 2026 movie.

[@Str52849]

True!

[@austin_jose]

And now, The Prestige :)

[@A-MR.E]

Interstellar Inception Dark night Batman begins Dark night rises

[@RetroHondo67]

Your list: Interstellar The Dark Knight Inception Batman Begins Dark Knight Rises All Nolan Films I Have Seen (all of which I think are great which makes ranking them difficult): Insomnia Interstellar The Prestige The Dark Knight Memento Inception Oppenheimer Batman Begins Dunkirk Dark Knight Rises

[@Str52849]

What about Following and Tenet?

[@RetroHondo67]

@ Have not seen those, just listed the ones I have seen

[@arraymac227]

Was the _Lost_ combination she recited?

[@alexjr28]

Based on your “enjoyment” criteria for ranking Nolan films, I’m guessing Tenet will eventually be at the top of your list.

[@christianlucas91]

I'm guessing Dunkirk is next hahaha

[@ashchbkv6965]

wait how did you come across the film score before having seen it?

[@flixandclips]

Hans Zimmer baby!!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

TDK individually is my favorite that I enioyed tremendously! Absolutely! Interstellar WAS odd! It escapes me every time like a weird long dream. 5. Interstellar 4. TDKR (I was hoping for more focus and danger, less tech terror, less characters, Killer Croc, more Ras mysticism, a wilder Catwoman who's not just Wayne's girl Friday/secretary/on call warm body girlfriend/sidekick, more involved not waylaid Gordon, sooner reveal of Robin in action, more fugitive status, more voice enunciation in movie theatres, we needed subtitles at some point, and not from Bane, an obsessed forever Batman who's not going to just wanna retire and sip espresso with his girl Friday, but I love LOVE Alfred and Lucius Fox all day) 2. BB 1. TDK .....

[@96MManuel]

you gotta do Prestige now!

[@dsmith147]

The Dark Knight just isn't as good as the other two. The Dark Knight Rises is on top of the trilogy. Of course, my top three Nolan are, yet, unrankable. 1. The Dark Knight Rises 2. Batman Begins 3. Interstellar 4. The Dark Knight

[@fabiosilva89898]

I wanted you to watch the Disney series called Miroculous Ladybug (2015) which is already in its 5th season and I also wanted you to watch the films in the series which are called: Miraculous World Shanghai The legend of Ladydragon (2021), Miraculous World New York United Heroez (2020), Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir (2023) and that's it for now.

[@aaronthesaxman660]

Definitely some opinions people will disagree with 😅 but here's mine in order of enjoyment/which ones I'd most want to sit down and watch right now: 1. Interstellar 2. Inception 3. Dark Knight 4. Dark Knight Rises 5. Tenant 6. Prestige 7. Dunkirk 8. Batman Begins Haven't seen Momento, Oppenheimer, or insomnia.

[@brinydemon0321]

Oppenheimer and Memento would be top 5 easily in that list, such great films

[@marcconnery]

The top was never Cobb's real token, look carefully in the dream vs reality and you will see the real one.

[@correctlyrics]

I've never seen anyone understand this movie as well as you... seriously.

[@YesItsAimbot]

#1 Inception, #2 Dark night, #3 Batman begins, #4 interstellar #5 batman begins.

[@BM-zf5ne]

Now watch shutter island

[@MINIMANUS]

Shutter Island?

[@Johnny-oe3un]

check out ARRIVAL so good

[@ninjetti9898]

Is it controversial that i agree with both of your lists?

[@CoyzyMovieNight]

We like you, you can stay 😂

[@ninjetti9898]

@CoyzyMovieNight you two are the best reaction channel on KZbin, thanks for continuing to upload amazing content

[@jinchoung]

1. memento 2. the dark knight 3. batman begins 4. interstellar 5. oppenheimer 6. inception 7. the dark knight rises 8. the one with al pacino and robin williams that i don't even remember the title to 9. dunkirk... don't fucking get this movie at all or why people would like it. why the fuck does he land by the nazis and not by his own guys?!?!?!

[@unionnet27]

Is he still dreaming???

[@darrenglover1851]

If you think about this and interstellar we should study nolans brain. Wtf is going on in their

[@darrenglover1851]

Yeah none of it was real. Think about it spinning top, dreams etc

[@GyvonJante]

Interstellar is bottom and kinda stupid.

[@jdavis9684]

too much talk

[@gavinrea1980]

Now that you have completed the Batman/Nolan verse how about jumping in the synderverse, starting with Man of steel and watching the ultimate edition of Batman v Superman and Justice League the Synder cut 😊

[@januarybaby1063]

Or they could carry on watching films that aren’t a waste of time

[@3y35poihjpn]

​@januarybaby1063 you legend 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FrancisBasurangBading]

synderverse is trash asf 😂