Thursday, January 31, 2019

plot explanation - Why didn't Cobb talk to any of his team members at the airport in the ending of Inception? - Movies & TV



In Inception, it always makes me wonder why Cobb didn't say a hello to his team members. He does not even smile at any of his team members at the airport.



What is the reason he acts like he does now know his team members?



Can someone help me to understand the airport scene in Inception?


Answer




They do give each other some knowing glances but you are correct, as the team arrive in Los Angeles airport, they split up and almost ignore each other going through immigration and baggage collection.



IMHO there are two main reasons for this:




  • They have just completed a crime, they illegally drugged Fischer and forced him into a shared dream without his knowledge. The team appeared to board the plane giving the impression of not knowing each other. They probably do not want to make Fischer suspicious by suddenly being all friendly at the destination. Fischer has woken up with a new idea in his head (to break up his fathers business empire) and they probably don't want him to even start to connect that with the journey he just completed. As a result the team are moving through the arrival lounge just as if they are normal business people on separate journeys.

  • Cobb is wanted for murder and is just about to go through immigration checks. Everyone else in his team knows this. Cobb is probably nervous and his friends are probably nervous for him and/or curious too see whether Saito was able or willing to get Cobb into the country.


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