The document discusses several aspects of the film "Inception" that relate to postmodern concepts. It notes that the film depicts an alternative reality that is more desirable than real life. It also references how the film uses intertextuality through references to other works like the Penrose staircase from "Citizen Kane". Finally, it examines how the film bends time and questions if altering people's mental states or invading their thoughts is ethical as it portrays a different version of reality.

1. Inception as
a Post Modern text.

2. Hyper-reality.
The film ‘Inception’ has many aspects of
hyper-reality. During this film, the mind is
opened into another reality which could be
seen as more desirable than real life reality.
This aspect of the film means a sense of a
new, better and more sought-after world and
so the audience are convinced that it is an
authentic world.

3. Intertextuality
The Penrose staircase is referenced during the
film ‘Inception’. This expands on the idea that
anything in a dream can be possible with the
architects creativity.

4. Intertextuality.
The scene with the mirrors references Citizen
Kane when he sees himself indefinitely
reflected. In the film ‘Inception’ it shows the
idea that there are many worlds than reflect
off this one world. This reinforces the dream
within a dream concept.

5. Intertextuality.
During the film ‘Inception’ I think there is a
reference to the photographer Ori Gersht who
also blows up things as they have done in the
film ‘Inception.’

6. Time bending.
The film ‘Inception’ has a ‘what if’ style nature.
It make the audience question what the world
would be like if we could alter peoples mental
states. It also asks the audience whether is it
right to invade a persons thoughts. The film
portrays a different shape of reality which
allows the viewer to personally decided
whether they prefer the ‘hyper-real’ situation,
or their own current situation.

7. Time bending.
The film ‘Inception’ has a ‘what if’ style nature.
It make the audience question what the world
would be like if we could alter peoples mental
states. It also asks the audience whether is it
right to invade a persons thoughts. The film
portrays a different shape of reality which
allows the viewer to personally decided
whether they prefer the ‘hyper-real’ situation,
or their own current situation.