The story is an old story, but the way in which is told is much more human, nuanced and balanced than any I have seen in this genre. Affleck should be very proud of this work. It is a dignified, balanced and paradoxical tale filled with rich characters and real drama.
Inception is the brilliant blockbuster of the summer season simply because it breaks the formula and actually makes you think. What is brilliant is that many people with keep going to the film to see if they can "figure" it out by watching it again. I had a lot of fun. Some parts were a little stiff at times... but the performances were great.