Nolan’s movies are widely celebrated for their thought-provoking content and incredible imaginative explorations.
After completing their latest contract,Cobb finds himself back with his children.
For Wired,The ambiguity is not an emotional ambiguity.
Nolan goes on to sayThere is a nihilistic view of that ending, right?
But also, hes moved on and is with his kids."
This echoes the darker reading of that ending, but it also clearly states that it is the ending.
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Cobb’s story finishes with him choosing to live with his kids.
It doesn’t matter how for him, he just wants to have that be his reality.
Beyond that, it is all speculation.
Cobb’s reality is whatever he chooses it to be.
If he chooses to live in this world, it’s a dream.
He has the chance to live out the rest of the dream in bliss with his children.
He finds powerful stories, and he builds around them.
Here’s why Inception 2 hasn’t happened.
While the ambiguous ending clearly invites questioning and debate, it doesn’t deliver answers.
This is common for these types of thought-provoking movies, and it makes the experience more interactive and exciting.
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