Beautfiul visuals and mind bending plot make "Inception" a delightful challenge. Although a bit long -- it could have easily been a two part film -- it keeps one's attention. There is plenty of action to keep one entertained, but there is just as much room to allow one to keep reaching back to hold the complex narrative together. Less of an escape and more of a puzzle, "Inception" focuses one's mind...and then shatters it to pieces.
A good but not great film. The use of 3D, however, was excellent. It accentuated the plot naturally rather than simply providing an excuse for gratuitous thrown objects and the like. The set up was a bit long, even tedious at times, but the build to the climax was very entertaining. Especially enjoyable was the development of the main character's relationship with and training of "his" dragon. It was certainly good for kids but offered much for adults too.
With a cast of outstanding actors and a script that stands out as clever and funny, "It's Complicated' is a treat. Streep is her usual brilliant self, Baldwin is at his peak as a comedic actor, and Martin adds a warm touch. Although it drags a bit and probably should have been cut by 15 minutes, the film is well worth seeing. The humor, however, is quite adult and hardly subtle.