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Fascinating Origin, the "Matrix" XXI century

Christopher Nolan seems intent on using the grammar of the summer blockbuster to make a speech himself that since 'Memento' , have in common the tensions arising from the complexities of human perception arising from the differences between physical and mental reality. In this case, use the conventions of the heist film with the 'Ocean's Eleven', to add layers of complexity dramatic and narrative and create something like a blockbuster for post-'Lost spectators. "
'Origin' as part of a consolidated base as the heist thriller, albeit in a science-fiction. The expert team is full of stereotypical characters, no psychological depth (and some as little credibility as "brilliant student of architecture" as performed by Ellen Page). All but Cobb, the "Danny Ocean" of them all, which gives life a Leonardo DiCaprio like something out as is, including traumas of the recent 'Shutter Island'.
From there, the film expands in two directions. One, the love story "bigger than life "between Cobb and his wife (Marion Cotillard). One idea that has its most obvious reference in 'Solaris' by Tarkovsky and, despite its romantic potential, it lacks the emotional intensity sought. And two, the mission to be carried out by the team led by Cobb, enter the mind of the heir of a large corporation to implant an idea that, as an infectious virus, was developed in his brain.
is in the second direction, with resonances of anime "Paprika" by Satoshi Kon where Nolan gives everything, bringing out their talent. As the mission unfolds, the director begins to add layers and layers narratives that lead to dazzling virtuoso final climax of more than half an hour. Using a strategy reminiscent of the graphic adventure game, Nolan narrative overlaps five levels that develop in a dream environment heavily influenced by Escher's impossible architectures.
In this way, rather than entering through the door (re) opened a few years ago 'Matrix' film in Hollywood science fiction, Nolan strip down, smashes a fist blow philosophical and metaphysical ax, As you come down the mental constructs of the protagonists of his films. 8.

Article by Jorico . JENESAISPOP