Does the Inception-labyrinth of a plot get less confusing on blu-ray?…nope. But it looks damn good and sounds fantastic!
When Inception first came out, I knew little about it; all I knew, in fact, about a new Christopher Nolan original film. My friends dragged me to the midnight premiere. Twenty minutes in, I knew blu-ray was the only format in which to own it.
The blu-ray picture quality is amazing. From the hotel fight scenes to the battle on the mountain to Limbo, the darkness of the film is enhanced through the high definition and format. If you are an Inception fan, this is visual magnificence. The detail pops and crackles. The Inception score, composed by Hans Zimmer, is exquisite.
There are three discs included in the combo pack. On the main disc, there is a bonus feature called “Extraction Mode.” It allows you to watch the film with added behind-the-scenes material. It runs for three hours and ten minutes. The “Extraction Mode” is a nice feature if you have seen the movie previously; it gives you insight into the world of Inception.
On the bonus disc there is a segment called “Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious.” It is a documentary led by Inception actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt. About 45 minutes long, it takes a look at dreams and their purpose and how it relates to the film. Included are interviews with scientists and actors in the film. Inception: The Cobol Job is an animated prologue that shows the events leading up to the movie. Also included are trailers, concept art, and a 5.1 soundtrack selection of the film. The BD Live feature called “Project Somnacin: Confidential Files” looks into the dream share technology.
If you are a fan of Inception, blu-ray is the only media you want on which you want to own it. If you haven’t seen it and have blu-ray player, check it out.
The combo pack sells for $24.99.