zz084a52ab

We know next to nothing about the story behind Inception, the new film from Christopher Nolan which is filming around the world. Now that People has reported with a description of a scene from a location in Paris, we still know next to nothing. That hasn’t stopped a little bit of speculating from taking place, however, and Movieline has a crazy thought that, while almost definitely totally wrong, would put Inception squarely in Charlie Kaufman territory. But since we’re all speculating anyway, let’s indulge this notion.

First, there’s People’s description of the scene, which took place on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, a bridge that crosses the Seine. Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page we working in the scene, and Marion Cotillard was on hand, too. The article describes the action:

Monday’s scene on the closed set utilized two giant mirrors, each the size of a storefront and slowly rotating and reflecting each other. The leading man – dressed in a grey-green Armani jacket, black trousers and looking very tanned and blond – stood between them, creating a funhouse-mirror effect of a thousand reflections before the mirrors pulled away to reveal him walking the bridge with Ellen Page amid a sea of extras.

DiCaprio and Page argue, and she violently shoves him, knocking him to the ground. Other shots focused on the many extras, “standing as still as statues, as though they were frozen in time.” The article reports that DiCaprio and Page worked in the morning and that Cotillard arrived on set just before the other two actors wrapped, but does not describe her scene.

Then there’s Movieline’s take on the scene, which is wild enough to be intriguing, if as unsubstantiated as those rumors of Brad Pitt appearing in Sherlock Holmes. Essentially, the site speculates that DiCaprio might be playing some analog of Christopher Nolan. The conclusion is drawn primarily from the People photo of the star on set, and the connection between his appearance and Nolan’s general style. And since the film is set within “the architecture of the mind” it’s an idea that sounds good, at least, though it’s totally at odds with what few details we’ve heard. (And can’t print, sadly.)

Finally, JustJared has a bunch of photos from the set, so head there to check ‘em out. We might know a tiny bit more soon, as the Inception teaser trailer will debut this Friday. Until then, discuss!

  • thegoblinking
    I have a feeling this movie is gonna be a game changer like the Matrix.
  • sideshowRaheem
    I have a feeling this movies gonna be a complete mind fuck like Barton Fink.
  • as long as its a fuck Im game! bring it on b1tches
  • Craigasorusrex
    Movielines theory is interesting.

    For some reason I don't think the teaser will clear things up. In fact it'll probably give way for more questions than answers to the exact plot.

    Can't wait till Thursday either way.
  • babyjaypan
    cosign
  • alexhaas
    I'm starting to get too excited for this movie. I can't wait until this teaser either.

    Over at Nolan Fans, I posted 120 of these set images:
    http://www.nolanfans.com/2009/08/17/images-from...
  • fanboy_d
    before i read anything the first thing i noticed was the resemblance between leo in that pic and chris nolan - get outta my head!
  • clarencesomerset
    'Architecture of the mind' - I'm really pumped up for what Nolan can deliver this time. My gut feeling is that it is a mind-bender in the vein of The Prestige.
  • twophrasebark
    "DiCaprio and Page argue, and she violently shoves him, knocking him to the ground."

    The physics of such a scene are questionable as Page weighs 7 pounds and DiCaprio is fat.
  • goobafats
    "speculates that DiCaprio might be playing some analog of Christopher Nolan"

    Interesting. I thought this too when I read the description. The likeness is definitely there.
  • luke_test
    You do know Movieline was just making a joke and that isn't the plot?
  • goobafats
    I know they were joking but it's common for writers to insert themselves as leads in their own stories. Obviously he's not literally playing Christopher Nolan, but he is probably playing a character that has a lot of similarities to the author of the film.
  • DarthGiorgio
    Do you think Hardy is playing Jonah?
  • ScanCase
    this film is going to be insane
  • Kyle C.
    Chrisopher Nolan kicks ass, pure and simple!!! My favorite director working today.
  • Bigzilla
    Anyone else find it funny how much DiCaprio looks exactly like Chris Nolan? Just sayin.
  • You mean anyone besides the Movieline article mentioned in the piece, Russ Fischer, or the other people who mentioned it in the comments before yours?
  • Bigzilla
    I don't care for your tone.
  • Kyle C.
    Movieline's take is utter BS. Nolan is too good for some gimmicky crap like that. Sure DiCaprio has Nolans haircut in the film but I think thats where the Kaufman similarities start and end. This is a $200 million sci-fi/action film, not some self-important meta statement. Lets just wait until the teaser comes out Friday before we start thinking what the hell Nolan has up his sleeve.
  • the_hollywood_sign
    I've always felt like it could be something that could have been from the mind of P.K. Dick. The description of that scene certainly confirms that.
  • Hmm, the world's most overrated actor is working with the world's most overrated director. I hope it's good - I love a good sci-fi head trip - but I'm sure it will be fawned over by fanboys as the best movie ever, regardless of its quality.
blog comments powered by Disqus