Inception

Name: Inception
Duration: 148 min

CONVINCE ME

“An intricate heist you can feel as well as follow. Bring your best theory and argue about it afterwards.”

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Synopsis

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

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darragh_oconnor · 19 Oct 2026, 11:08 UTC

What sort of mood would you be in for Inception? That often decides the evening more than a rating does.

ciaran.byrne · 20 Oct 2026, 00:08 UTC

Darragh, that is what I like about a shortlist. It makes me stop endlessly browsing and actually choose.

sinead_doyle · 19 Oct 2026, 15:08 UTC

Inception is one I am weighing up. Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.

eimear.quinn · 20 Oct 2026, 05:08 UTC

Sinead, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

conornolan · 19 Oct 2026, 19:08 UTC

For anyone considering Inception: Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.