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Christopher Nolan is known by many as a genius when it comes to filmmaking. His works are a testament to his brilliant mind which works like a tireless machine, and in the process of it, he adapts many influences that inspire him into his own masterpieces.
He doesn’t shy away from admitting he plunders ruthlessly from other films that he finds interesting and worth getting inspiration from. Besides, nothing today is certainly original, but the product of years of art creation.
The Controversial Similarities Between 2010’sInceptionAnd 2006’sPaprika
Inceptionis undoubtedly one ofChristopher Nolan’s best works. His team-up withLeonardo DiCapriomade the film even more compelling as not only the Hollywood icon delivered his role with utmost conviction but the film’s overall narrative made people interested in the science of dreams.
Many would be wondering where the filmmaker got his concept for the 2010 movie and why he has not shared it yet with fans. There had been speculations that he was inspired by a 2006 Japanese anime calledPaprika. Indeed, some of the scenes in Nolan’s work look painfully similar to the animated movie. Check out this video clip below:
Nolan has previously admitted copying from theJames Bondfilms for his works in theBatmantrilogy andTenet. He notably mentioned toEmpire(viaDen of Geek) that he’s “been plunderingruthlessly” from the franchise, so it’s not too far-fetched to assume he also took great inspiration fromPaprika.
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As seen in the clip above, some of the famous scenes inInception, such as the rotating hallway and the broken mirror scenes, are too similar toPaprikanot to be noticed, especially by avid fans of the filmmaker.
Fans Show Support For Christopher Nolan’sInception
Even with all the allegations thrown at Nolan’s Inception, the movie remains a classic work of art that is destined to stand the test of time. Fans defend that neither blatant plagiarism nor drama is happening here.
It’s easy to understand why some viewers find it controversial to perceive even the smallest similarities in various works of films.InceptionandPaprikaevidently share the same theme of exploring the human mind and using technology to infiltrate dreams. It does not necessarily promote or reduce the quality of either of the movies.
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At the end of the day, the audience will be the judge of its own preferences. Inception and Paprika may actually work hand in hand in providing viewers an insight into how far human intelligence could take us in the near future.
Inceptionis available to stream on HBO.Paprikais streaming on Amazon Prime.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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