10 Movies That Will Make You Re-Evaluate Your Life

8. Inception

"Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only after we wake up that we realize something was actually strange." In many respects, Christopher Nolan's Inception is one of the most revolutionary films of the 2000s; beautiful visuals coupled with an intriguing, cohesive plot placed the film in the top 100 highest grossing movies of all time, and caused it to become a household title. The story of Dominick Cobb and the idea of "inception" itself seemed to strike a chord with the general population, and it's not hard to see why. Not only is Inception a visually stunning masterpiece, it presents a fresh look at concepts that have been discussed for decades. Throughout the film, Inception touches on the ideas of loss, acceptance, and the effects that our actions can have in the lives of others. While these themes have equally great meaning, we believe the most prevalent idea that this film addresses is that of reality; how do we know what is real, and what does that reality mean to us? Cobb's refusal to come to terms with the death of his wife in the past causes him to overlook the things that really matter in the present; simply put, he appears to be content living in his own version of reality. The film serves as an example of how dreams can control our waking lives, making it hard to determine the difference between reality and fantasy. Even if we are able to differentiate between the two, many of us would rather spend our lives in a perfect artificial world than the one we already have. Inception shows us that such a mindset can hinder our personal and relational growth. With Inception we are given incredible insight into a number of significant subjects, and each has its own unique effect on the film's viewers. Thanks to the way it allows its audiences to consider and discuss just what this movie's message meant to them, it's one we won't be forgetting anytime soon.