I've been thinking of posting this for a since nearly after this thread was live post-release, but haven't because I'm not trying to start some internet dick-waving-a-thon...but what I don't understand is how people can attempt to quash speculation about possible interpretations of the movie's plot with a movie that seems clearly intended to fan such speculation. If Nolan wanted to have the movie read simply as presented, that would have been easy enough. Put the kids at the end in some sweat pants in the front yard, and have the top definitely stop spinning. It seems to me that Nolan intended for people to look deeper within the presentation of the film, and personally I find the alternative theories more interesting than acceptance of the film directly as presented.
As to the last bit about the ages when they kicked out - was the train the first kick out, or a kick-out from a higher level? I can't remember, but if it wasn't the first time that would explain why they might be younger. I seem to remember at least one scene where they were senior citizens.
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