It was one of the greatest movies of all time, until it wasn’t. Several weeks before it appeared in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” picked up some of the most flowery hosannas ...

Which is not to say that “Inception” isn’t a compelling thrill ride. It’s just not much of a fun ride. Nolan, best known for his “Batman” movies and the time-shifty “Memento,” is ...