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What is reality? In the movie
Inception, it’s quite easy to get lost in the real world or dream state because
of how realistic and complex the dreams world feels for the characters and
viewers. But to avoid the confusion of being lost in these alternate states,
Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, invents a system of using a totem to help
differentiate what is reality. For example, in the dream state the totem will
spin forever then opposite in reality we know that totem eventually topple
over. However, the closing sequence has drawn a lot of controversy from many
viewers that I know personally and on the Internet from trying to get a better
grip on the movie.
The
closing sequence in Inception, begins when Cobb finds Saito in limbo and reminds
him of something he once knew, that this world is not real. As Cobb says this,
his totem is spinning continuously thus showing Saito that they are not in the
real world. Saito relies, “To honor our arrangement”.
“To take a leap of faith” whispers Cobb as he starts
desperately into Saito eyes making sure that he is totally convinced that this
world they are in is not real. Once Saito realizes this he reaches for the gun
and presumably kills himself in order to escape limbo. Upon killing themselves,
Saito and Cobb, wake up on the plane in relief that they are alive and that
their plan worked. Due to the idea of inception being a success Cobb is able to
come home thanks to his arrangement with Saito.
The
final and most confusing part of the movie in my opinion is the closing scene
in which Cobb is finally able to see his kids again. However, what makes this
scene frustrating is because the first few times I thought he was still in a
dream but now closely watching the film I know he was in reality or doesn’t
care anymore because he was with his family.
