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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent

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conjitsuuJul 5, 2023

Very creative and cool, has some good plot twists too, one of the better Christopher Nolan Movies.

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the_shadhu_khanApr 21, 2023

the reverse of way a film this is the speciality of the film .the ending is the starting of the film

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MeIAmIApr 18, 2023

Just rewatched it. 3rd time since seeing it in the theater. Still one of the best movies I've ever seen, and my favorite Nolan movie. It's spot-on noir, and I feel more like a date give each time I watch it. The arthouse style and melodramaJust rewatched it. 3rd time since seeing it in the theater. Still one of the best movies I've ever seen, and my favorite Nolan movie. It's spot-on noir, and I feel more like a date give each time I watch it. The arthouse style and melodrama juxtaposed with Teddy's schtick shows how different Leonard's world is from the real one and another being fabricated by multiple people. I wish more movies were done this way, because it's gritty and realistic while being dreamy in a dark visceral sense.… Expand

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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 25, 2023

Esse é filme é fantástico. O fato de ter uma ordem cronológica diferente faz você se sentir dentro da mente do personagem, e tenho que admitir, é difícil de entender.

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umrttlJan 8, 2023

Movie was hard to follow while multitasking. Ending was really good and I think id enjoy this a lot more on a second watch

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drlowdonApr 22, 2014

Following an attack in which his wife was killed insurance investigator Leonard Shelby suffered an injury that left him without short-term memory. Determined to track down the killer he is forced to make notes on scraps of paper or tattoo hisFollowing an attack in which his wife was killed insurance investigator Leonard Shelby suffered an injury that left him without short-term memory. Determined to track down the killer he is forced to make notes on scraps of paper or tattoo his body in order to provide clues for himself as his investigation slowly progresses.

Unusually the story itself is told in reverse starting with Leonard killing a man at the end of his investigation. Director Christopher Nolan then takes us backwards, scene by scene. These reversed scenes do overlap slightly in order that we know where we are but this is still a movie that requires full concentration to get the most from it. Featuring twists and turns aplenty Memento really is mesmerising viewing and by the time whole picture becomes clear most will be satisfied with the conclusion.… Expand

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moviefan23u429uDec 23, 2022

Very well-written screenplay with a unique way of nonlinear storytelling. and the twist ending (or beginning).

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All_ButTrU4Oct 9, 2022

It's unique premise and ambitious direction make it admirable but it doesn't become impressive or intriguing beyond it's dizzying premise

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kyle20ellisMar 10, 2022

Christopher Nolan has always struck me as a very talented film-maker, and most of his films are ones that have impressed me a lot. Even weaker efforts, where his ambition can get in the way, have a good deal to admire. His films are allChristopher Nolan has always struck me as a very talented film-maker, and most of his films are ones that have impressed me a lot. Even weaker efforts, where his ambition can get in the way, have a good deal to admire. His films are all impeccably crafted technically, and often entertaining and thought-provoking, also knowing how to get good performances out of talented casts.

'Memento' was not his first film, having directed 1998's 'Following', but has been considered by many the film that rose him to fame and brought the world's attention to him. Cannot disagree with this, and also that not only is 'Memento' his first great success but seventeen years later it gets my vote as his best film. It really makes one think hard about what is happening, crucial in a film where a lot of concentration is needed, without being treated like you are an idiot or dumber than you are. It is also one of the few Nolan films where it was difficult to find anything to fault.

As always with Nolan, 'Memento' is a wonderfully made film. The cinematography is slick and the production values in general are suitably gritty and audacious , with some scenes strongly reminiscent of film noir (as a fan of film noir that was great to see). David Julyan's synthesised (something that could have sounded tacky but actually adds a lot to the atmosphere) score makes very clever and dynamic use of distinct sounds, oppression, yearning, loneliness and loss having a haunting but also affecting vibe, the feeling of being lost adrift being perfectly captured.

Nolan directs impeccably, not letting his ambition get in the way of the storytelling, while the script is smart, thought-provoking and intricate without trying too hard and treating the audience with respect. The pacing is taut while deliberate, and the length, after seeing some later efforts that have suffered from over-length and over-ambition ('Interstellar'), was ideal.

It is the story that makes 'Memento' Nolan's most fascinating film, with a unique non-linear, time-reversed structure with two converged time-lines. That sounds on paper confusing but with Nolan telling the story in an intricate, tense and atmospheric way (meaning that he takes his time telling the story) it makes perfect sense, with beautifully interwoven use of thematic motifs of memory, guilt, perception, self-deception and grief and a stunningly moving ending that one does not expect.

Guy Pearce is astonishing and give one of his career's best performances, don't think from personal view that he's been as good as this since. He gets excellent support from particularly Joe Pantoliano and even Carrie-Ann Moss.

Overall, a brilliant film and a contender (my personal vote certainly) for Nolan's best film. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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frackwitdangoDec 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t have a review planned out for this movie yet so I’ll just say my opinions on it. Memento is a flawless film (already I couldn’t find any flaws, and any flaws present didn’t bother me) where the only films I put above it are for personal reasons. This film had my mind blown basically every time the camera cut. My jaw was on the floor for the last 20 minutes as it all came together. Currently my #3 ranked movie, loved it, not for everyone, will watch again. This is, of course, just my opinion.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021

This is an intriguing film. I liked the concept, although its hardly greatly original I suppose to have someone with a dodgy memory but the script is quite precise and I suppose it acts as a sort of low budget pre-cursor to Christopher NolansThis is an intriguing film. I liked the concept, although its hardly greatly original I suppose to have someone with a dodgy memory but the script is quite precise and I suppose it acts as a sort of low budget pre-cursor to Christopher Nolans later work, primarily Inception (although this film is about remembering/memorising short term memories rather than dreams).

This is definitely an example of a film that will likely get you thinking and one which may tempt you to re-watch it, to see if you can spot things you missed the first time and so on. I liked that some of the scenes are shown in black and white, giving it a sort of retro feel and a clinical sense to it.

Its a hard film to describe - I suppose its quirky. I would recommend it, yes.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 14, 2021

This film is undoubtedly one of the best films of the 21st century as well as Nolan's best along with "The Prestige".
Leonard Shelby suffers from a particular form of amnesia, which leaves old memories intact but leads to loss of shortThis film is undoubtedly one of the best films of the 21st century as well as Nolan's best along with "The Prestige".
Leonard Shelby suffers from a particular form of amnesia, which leaves old memories intact but leads to loss of short memory. Through a frantic search carried out by means of action and writing, which serves to record what perception cannot be sure of, detective Shelby seeks the murderer of his wife, the last memory that "he cannot remember. to forget ", in a labyrinthine reality continuously reset and in which the last word can never be pronounced.
This film is sperfectly shot, the shots are all spot on, the editing is wonderful, the acting is great and everything comes back. This continuous alternation between the two stories (one in color and one in black and white) that proceed in opposite temporal directions deliberately creates that sense of disorientation for the viewer, very similar to that experienced by our protagonist. Masterpiece.… Expand

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Xenophobe114Jun 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I guessed... I never got close.

I know that it's a little late by now for this review considering this movie is twenty years old by now. However, it's still amazing. The way that Christopher Nolan puts this movie in a jumbled order that you don't quite realize until halfway through is genius. What's very interesting is how you have to think for a while then you get it. Spoilers ahead stop reading if you haven't seen it yet! You have the movie starting with him shooting Teddy, and then how he got there in the next scene, but what's funny is you think it's leading up to (or I guess leading down to) how he's going to reveal that Teddy is the bad guy. He is not! He's a cop, a not crooked one but a cop all the same, that's using a guy with no short-term memory to kill off drug dealers. Then you have Natalie, who seems nice but is ripping him off just the same and is using him to kill drug dealers that are competition and to get the cop off of the streets. You have him being used by everyone around to fit their purpose, turning him from a man on a revenged quest to basically a serial killer. They make him kill who they want as long as they justify it will help him. It's very well told and really makes you mad that the guy you're rotting for is a killer that's been duped. Nobody is a good guy. There is no hero. And why is it good then? It plays with your mind so well, you walk away and contemplate on it forever. Great movie, one of Nolan's best ever.… Expand

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MrPajamasMar 7, 2021

Memento is one of the first films by the now legendary Christopher Nolan, who for me is the best director working today. His work is masterful and Memento is no exception, though for me it falls short of his more recent films. The story isMemento is one of the first films by the now legendary Christopher Nolan, who for me is the best director working today. His work is masterful and Memento is no exception, though for me it falls short of his more recent films. The story is great. Surprisingly I didn't get too lost in it and let me tell you, I get madly lost in the plot sometimes, but Nolan has managed to grasp it here and it all makes sense. The main minus of the film for me is that it's just not the feast for the eyes that we experience with new Nolan films. Don't look for breathtaking effects here. Overall, though, I think this is a good film that I can recommend.… Expand

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dabble26May 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The real thing !

If you hate reality-based film-making this is awful. If you hate Film Noir, this is ugly. But for me, Nolan has convinced me he is one of the most important directors out there. I was even thinking, "It must be easy to edit a movie so that it's all backwards." But it's not, it's not any easier - and he leaves you straining and watching from scene to scene, searching for the truth. Even the final revelation will affect each viewer and leaves them searching for their own "ultimate truth" according to their own experience.

Most people comment about manipulation in connection with this movie, but after watching the last scene, I'm convinced that manipulation is not the main theme at all. I don't want to spoil it for you, but the basis of unfolding backwards in time is that you are enlisted to scrutinize the film trying to discover some set of motivations behind each character's actions later in time that makes sense. If you think you would enjoy this sort of puzzle, I think you will enjoy this excellently crafted film.… Expand

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Spar154May 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plot Holes

During the confrontation between Leonard and Teddy after Leonard has killed Jimmy, Leonard mentions the $200,000 in Jimmy's car. However, at this point he has already forgotten about killing Jimmy, so he should also have forgotten about the money as Teddy doesn't mention it.… Expand

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Chassis28May 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The blood coming out of Lenny's head when he is hit by his wife's attackers was Guy Pearce's idea, as well. Christopher Nolan thought it would be a bit too much at first, but then acquiesced to it after seeing it shot. "It felt like his mind leaking out. It felt like the end of his past self."… Expand

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Xlyophone199May 6, 2021

Christopher Nolan wanted Peter Deming to be the film's cinematographer, but he was unavailable, having already signed on to shoot Scream 3 (2000)

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AssonanceMay 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first "loop," as Christopher Nolan refers to each scene, the director wanted to throw in all the main elements that would make up Lenny's character as well as the idea of repetition with a very jarring and memorable image. "With this first loop in time, we wanted to have something truly unforgettable. A gunshot to the head seemed about as good as you can get." Nolan also mentions a key element to each loop was in the sound. He wanted to create a distinct sound for the end of each loop, Teddy knocking on the door to the motel, Lenny putting the clip into the gun, to give each section its own identity. Later in the film, Nolan used fragments of scene to transition, as the audience would then be comfortable with the film's rhythm.… Expand

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Aversion68May 2, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chronology: When numbering the scenes chronologically, then sorting them how they appear in the film, the pattern becomes more clear. The letters A-V will represent the color scenes (with A happening chronologically first, and V chronologically last), and the numbers 1-22 represent the black and white scenes chronologically. The scenes appear in the film like this: 1, V, 2, U, 3, T, 4, S, 5, R, 6, Q...20, C, 21, B, 22/A[1] The two types of scenes alternate. The black and white scenes (numbers) start from the beginning, and work forward to the climax at 22/A, while the color scenes (letters) work backward from the climax at 22/A. The climax scene (22/A) changes to color halfway through, showing the convergence of the two story lines.

Christopher Nolan loves how Teddy randomly pops up unannounced, as if there is a whole side story that we're not seeing. Teddy already being in the car when Lenny gets in at one point was Joe Pantoliano's idea.… Expand

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DiameterApr 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Character Error In the Jaguar Teddy gives Leonard the address of the Discount Inn. Teddy met Leonard at this motel earlier and therefore knows that he is already staying there. Leonard did not check out when they left and should therefore have both a picture and the key to room 21 in his possession.… Expand

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XsibiterApr 28, 2021

A Christopher Nolan's masterpiece, the complex narrative is skillfully executed, keeping audiences guessing. Overall it's up to us, our interpretation, it's not just about the evidence.

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ProlificApr 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The narrative jumps one hundred thirteen times, from one time period in the story to another. The first scene of the movie is the end of the story, and the story begins in the middle of the movie (when Leonard meets Sammy Jenkis).… Expand

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gracjanskiFeb 27, 2021

This movie demands a lot from the viewer. It is not only very confusing but also hard to entertain, because of the structure of the movie. But if you are curious about what really happened you will be rewarded with one of the best **** moviesThis movie demands a lot from the viewer. It is not only very confusing but also hard to entertain, because of the structure of the movie. But if you are curious about what really happened you will be rewarded with one of the best **** movies of all times. This movie is also the start of Christopher Nolans big career as one of the best director in the present.… Expand

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DonnieTrumpFeb 3, 2021

Memento is as good as movies get and probably Nolan's best work. It's an 'intelligent' movie, but surprisingly easy to keep track of despite the many flashbacks. Cinematography is superb, acting well done and an immersive plot. Film editingMemento is as good as movies get and probably Nolan's best work. It's an 'intelligent' movie, but surprisingly easy to keep track of despite the many flashbacks. Cinematography is superb, acting well done and an immersive plot. Film editing is done with black and white and colour in such a way that it warrants a second view time.… Expand

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SoapNuggetJan 23, 2021

One of Christopher Nolan's Best! Memento is an experience like no other, having the B&W scenes in Chronological order and the colored scenes in reverse. Making the audience question what is going on even after watching the movie. With a greatOne of Christopher Nolan's Best! Memento is an experience like no other, having the B&W scenes in Chronological order and the colored scenes in reverse. Making the audience question what is going on even after watching the movie. With a great story, actors, and director, Memento exceeds all expectations!… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

Nolan's playground. Its so clever the way in which it is narrated and lets us feel the same way Lenny does.

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danielreviews0Dec 22, 2020

This movie was so beautifully put together. Without a doubt one of my all time favorites.

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tactanonSep 4, 2020

This was Nolan's best work, even before he got popular. With this 19 going on 20 years later I still find myself re-watching this film.

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bertboy93Jul 17, 2020

very original movie, with an underrated performence by guy pierce. the non-linear story was amazing.

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Daniel_The_JustJun 22, 2020

When I first heard about this film I was intriguied.And the thing that got my attention was not only the name of it's creator but the fact that our protoganist is having a rather strange and frightening sickness.
Many say that the movie isWhen I first heard about this film I was intriguied.And the thing that got my attention was not only the name of it's creator but the fact that our protoganist is having a rather strange and frightening sickness.
Many say that the movie is hard to understand or that it's structure is very complex.Well personally I don't think so.
I watched the movie with great enjoyment.I remember the moment when realized HOW the movie works and trust me it was a thrilling realization.
You may not like the characters as people,but you will surely believe that they are real. The storyline itself is great.It has many hidden parts and interesting details that took me one more watch to fully see and understand most of them.I won't spoil it for you,because even the slightest hint could ruin your experience,and trust this experience should't be ruined.
The only thing is that I didn't quite remembered the soundtrack,but in other aspects the movie is fantastic and must be watched.
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WhyImScottApr 13, 2020

Memento is one of the greatest movies ever made, a neo-noir psychological thriller with motifs of memory, grief, and self-deception.

The main character, Leonard Shelby, who suffers from anterograde amnesia (the inability to create newMemento is one of the greatest movies ever made, a neo-noir psychological thriller with motifs of memory, grief, and self-deception.

The main character, Leonard Shelby, who suffers from anterograde amnesia (the inability to create new memories), relies on an intricate system of Polaroid photographs and tattoos to track the elusive John G., the man who raped and murdered his wife and took away his memory.

A sequence of black-and-white scenes in chronological order is interspersed with a sequence of color scenes in reverse order (simulating the main character's mental state for the audience). The two sequences coincide at the climax, which is chronologically at the midpoint of the story. Along the way, all characters develop plans to exact revenge through manipulating others.… Expand

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Karl-OskarApr 7, 2020

This film is an interesting puzzle which as it seems don't need much money instead a creative mind. Memento is very special, in a good way of course, and is the first film I've seen to have its storyline play backwards, which fits perfectlyThis film is an interesting puzzle which as it seems don't need much money instead a creative mind. Memento is very special, in a good way of course, and is the first film I've seen to have its storyline play backwards, which fits perfectly with the main character's condition, I think the notes and pictures are so awesome and a really important component to the film. Memento, in my opinion, is a little sharper than Shutter Island. But all the things in Memento doesn't make sense which offends me a bit.… Expand

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TheEventsOf1989Jan 4, 2020

The most original format to a simple revenge/thriller, the story genuinely puts the audience in the brain of the protagonist.

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HolographicJan 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Teddy's (Joe Pantoliano) phone number (555 0134) is same as Marla Singer's (Helena Bonham Carter) in Fight Club (1999).… Expand

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amheretojudgeAug 25, 2019

If I could remember it, I'd call it the most malleable mythology I ever faced.

Memento Nolan's career defining and signature marking neo noir film is a bold statement on not just filmmaking but entertainment industry too. And he does it byIf I could remember it, I'd call it the most malleable mythology I ever faced.

Memento

Nolan's career defining and signature marking neo noir film is a bold statement on not just filmmaking but entertainment industry too. And he does it by raising a simple question. How far should you go as a storyteller to express yourself and communicate coherently to your viewers? In this case, it is evidently reported for 8 years to put all this puzzled work in one big crime scene. Leanord (Guy Pearce) is suffering from short term memory loss and for a guy who can barely survive going through his own routine, he has embarked himself to cross a big revengeful mountain.

To be honest, the film does most of its magic on paper. What's to wonder about is, Nolan who used props and elements for the style in Following, has now cornered himself into being obliged to use those same props. But this is Nolan, he doesn't bow down to such limitations in the script. He has simply jumbled up the events for some levity and uses it to give you enough reason to hang on to this trippy ride. Once again, the editing gets a shout out, But I'd also like to mention Nolan's choice of picturization of those abstract yet contextual repetitive part of the act. He hides the facts by acknowledging the fact that he is hiding it. Nolan has confessed that he loved using the similar picturization of both the flashbacks and real time screenplay that he learned from Terrence Malick's style, especially from The Thin Red Line.

Let's follow the lead character Leonard and Pearce embodying a tattooed (scarred) personality as such. The bluff of Nolan is how to make him sympathetic that goes unnoticed in the film. His handicapped part of the personality is abused over and over by the other characters that actually mirrors their own figure, and as a result you are worried sick and exhausted by this experience. And Pearce plays it simply as Nolan reveals it in the "guilty" section of the storytelling, later in the film. The assumption is what leads us into this misunderstanding. Not the props, not the Memento.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

A very clever film from maestro Nolan with excellent performances and writing.

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dairiaFeb 26, 2019

Memory is important. The protagonist goes through a struggle of finding truth and getting vengeance for his wife. This film proves how memory is so important because its shapes your perspective of things and life's encounters and it makes youMemory is important. The protagonist goes through a struggle of finding truth and getting vengeance for his wife. This film proves how memory is so important because its shapes your perspective of things and life's encounters and it makes you know who you are and know your truth with everyone and yourself.… Expand

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jonslowDec 9, 2018

A Christopher Nolan's masterpiece, complex narrative is skillfully executed, keeping audiences guessing. Overall it's up to us, our interpretation, it's not just about the evidences

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hugoferreiraSep 7, 2018

Complex, perfectly structured and just thrilling. Memento, is at pair with The Dark Knight and Inception, the best of Nolan's and truly a masterpiece. I heard somewhere that there's a orderly remastered version of this film, please just don'tComplex, perfectly structured and just thrilling. Memento, is at pair with The Dark Knight and Inception, the best of Nolan's and truly a masterpiece. I heard somewhere that there's a orderly remastered version of this film, please just don't do it. Watch it in the director's order, get your mind twisted and enjoy.… Expand

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Meth-dudeAug 25, 2018

Despite it's non-linear story and rather unlikeable characters, Memento is a strong thriller that keeps the audience guessing. With great acting performances, an interesting story, good cinematography and a great, unpredictable ending, thisDespite it's non-linear story and rather unlikeable characters, Memento is a strong thriller that keeps the audience guessing. With great acting performances, an interesting story, good cinematography and a great, unpredictable ending, this is one of Nolan's best movies.… Expand

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AndremaxJul 16, 2018

Best Nolan's movie. Absolute mindblowing thrilling. Main character memory defect renders genial plot and even hillarious moments. This picture complexity is amazing and movie is brilliant. A movie that makes watcher thinks a lot.

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FilipeNetoJun 29, 2018

This was undoubtedly one of the most original and creative films I've ever seen. It's not a perfect movie, it's not great, but it's good. The whole story revolves around a man who has suffered a brain injury that makes impossible for him toThis was undoubtedly one of the most original and creative films I've ever seen. It's not a perfect movie, it's not great, but it's good. The whole story revolves around a man who has suffered a brain injury that makes impossible for him to keep long-term memory from that moment on. He is, however, committed to discovering and punishing a murderer, resorting to post-it notes, tattoos and Polaroid photographs, where he notes what he has discovered. Its an interesting concept, later revisited in "Before I go to Sleep", film that approaches a similar story. The way the narrative is constructed, with multiple linearity twists, helps to thicken the mystery and hold our attention but it can have the opposite effect on people who don't understand the film right from the start. And this happens because, from the middle, the movie loses rhythm and interest. The ending works well but it can really disappoint, just as it disappointed me. I did not want the ending to be the way it was. Guy Pearce is the protagonist and did a reasonable job, as well as the generality of the cast, but the film is not exactly a dramatic show for any actor. Its worth, essentially, by the original story that tells.… Expand

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0326990qdiun123Apr 27, 2018

크리스토퍼 놀란 감독이 얼마나 천재적인 감독인지 보여주는 영화.

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LivingTribunalApr 24, 2018

when I first saw this film, I was simply shocked. It's not only 100 minute film, because it will make you think about this for a year. I loved the way that Chris Nolan formed the plot, and showing everything out when it was climax. It's thewhen I first saw this film, I was simply shocked. It's not only 100 minute film, because it will make you think about this for a year. I loved the way that Chris Nolan formed the plot, and showing everything out when it was climax. It's the best film in 2000 for me, and I crazily love this film.… Expand

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DoomCriticApr 6, 2018

A character study of the most socially well-adjusted subject, with both short-term and long-term memory loss.

The stylistic choice of editing the film in reverse, to help the audience relate and understand the character of Leonard (as wellA character study of the most socially well-adjusted subject, with both short-term and long-term memory loss.

The stylistic choice of editing the film in reverse, to help the audience relate and understand the character of Leonard (as well as his condition), is a stroke of genius for director Christopher Nolan and film editor Dody Dorn. It is a rarity to find a film that makes an effort to convey how a character perceives the world around them.

Obviously, there is a lot more detail to pick up on with multiple viewings of this film, and it is quite sound in the psychology department - as far as how damage to the hippocampus affects memory at least. Which adds to the effect of having the film's events play out in way that feels all too real.

The acting is also quite the accomplishment, there is not a single weak performance from anyone in the film. There really isn’t much more I can add to the discussion about how good Guy Pearce’s performance was. He really does embody someone obsessed with the notion of how justice needs only a person's own perceived facts, no discussion or critic necessary. In many ways this film parables the folly of Egocentrism; in that how many people are unable to fit new information into their own personal perception of the world.

If you are looking for a film tells an interesting story both contextually and narratively, then I would highly recommend Memento.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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Backwards? Aaaaaah it's backwards! This is a f*cking amazing movie.

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Jose_VitorJan 30, 2018

transcends the values of any movie, because it manages to create a unique timeline that came up with an incredible work of filming and editing

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Phope5Jan 2, 2018

One of my favorite films of all time. When it first came out, I watched it over and over, trying to piece it together; I think I was about 12. I watched it about 7 times as I recall. There is such deep thought put into this film. I also readOne of my favorite films of all time. When it first came out, I watched it over and over, trying to piece it together; I think I was about 12. I watched it about 7 times as I recall. There is such deep thought put into this film. I also read the story his brother wrote as inspiration for the film, and liked it as well. Of course the film instantly grabs your attention with a gory photo of a man covered in blood, but the film also keeps you engaged, as every scene is shot to perfection. Perfect cast, excellent acting. Even the 'sick and twisted' ending, I would not change, its just extra flare, like a cherry on top. This film oozzes EXCELLENCE on all levels.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 26, 2017

One of the best movies of the millenia. Christopher Nolan never dissapionts you! I can't wait to see the reboot! One of the things that are not that showing off about the movie was the soundtrack! It didn't get that kind of credit asOne of the best movies of the millenia. Christopher Nolan never dissapionts you! I can't wait to see the reboot! One of the things that are not that showing off about the movie was the soundtrack! It didn't get that kind of credit as Inception got! It was amazing to listen it! Anyway, the movie is spectecular!… Expand

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hughes857Dec 19, 2017

A completely underrated film that gave Christopher Nolan a tool to use in his later movies. This movie is not only physiologically enticing but also a movie that will continue to pester your mind until you'll stop questioning yourself. PardonA completely underrated film that gave Christopher Nolan a tool to use in his later movies. This movie is not only physiologically enticing but also a movie that will continue to pester your mind until you'll stop questioning yourself. Pardon my words, but this was a complete **** of a movie. I cannot express in words of how mysterious and rare this film is in the film industry. 9.5/10.… Expand

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opethagallochNov 18, 2017

The first masterpiece of the genius Cristopher Nolan. The most innovative thing about this movie is the way the plot unfolds, which made me think of the movie Irreversible, but this time, the "backwards" plot actually makes sense from aThe first masterpiece of the genius Cristopher Nolan. The most innovative thing about this movie is the way the plot unfolds, which made me think of the movie Irreversible, but this time, the "backwards" plot actually makes sense from a narrative point of view.… Expand

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017

An eerie psychological thriller with a unique conceit that unfolds masterfully through a wonderfully demented presentation. Twists and turns galore, though this film never loses sight of what makes it so watchable.

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akenaton1984Nov 11, 2017

Ya estaban en ella uno de los tropos que los hermanos Nolan. Sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la necesidad de un mentira para sostener la realidad o la sociedad. En este caso, el filme nos lleva a los vericuetos de alguien que ha perdido laYa estaban en ella uno de los tropos que los hermanos Nolan. Sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la necesidad de un mentira para sostener la realidad o la sociedad. En este caso, el filme nos lleva a los vericuetos de alguien que ha perdido la memoria y pide al público ser parte activa en reconstruir la historia.… Expand

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alejandro970Sep 10, 2017

The modest begginings of director of Inception, Batman trilogy and Dunkirk. An innovative way to narrate film noir: in backwards. Remarkable Guy Pierce as an insurance detective trying to find the murderer of his wife. Requires lots ofThe modest begginings of director of Inception, Batman trilogy and Dunkirk. An innovative way to narrate film noir: in backwards. Remarkable Guy Pierce as an insurance detective trying to find the murderer of his wife. Requires lots of attention and discipline from viewer.… Expand

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Creeper3455Aug 2, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After watching Memento,i feel like Christopher Nolan wants to make very complex stories with each movie,because if Following (1999) had a maze-alike story,so does Memento,but in a very complex way. The film opens with a well-edited scene (playing in reverse) of Danny shooting at some guy that we'll know at the 5-minute mark of this movie. And from then,the movie will play like a puzzle game. We have 2 different stories:
1.A Black and White calm before the Storm.
In this prologue (apparently shot in Widescreen Black And White) ,we follow Danny as he's talking with an unknown contact,on his phone,about him trying to recover a man who has the same problem as Danny: Short-term memory loss. This long prologue will be the beginning to the actual movie,which will make the long black and white scene interrupt at some point.
2.It's Begun,Danny.
These scenes shot in colors will make the black and white prologue interrupt at some point,explaining us what happened,obviously,after the black and white prologue. Having watched them felt like watching another movie,only from the end credits to the beginning.
We also see Danny's strong relation with other contacts,like Natalie,or Gary.
Then,before the last minutes would pop up in high gear,the Black and White prologue turns to a colorful scene,explaining us that the black and white scene would be the actual prologue to the movie,and that's where the actual movie (cut in colorful snippets) begins.
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I don't know,man...But the story REALLY felt like one of those complex Math tests,where you rarely succed,but mostly fail. Maybe it was the amazing screenplay that made it feel like one of those expiriences. The acting,as always,was top notch,especially Guy Pearce as Danny,because you could have really felt that something was wrong with him. And,as i said,even the editing is well done,especially when the movie began.
In the end,the excellent editing and the really complex story and screenplay makes Memento one of the most complex movies i saw in a very long time,if not also an improvement over Nolan's career as a director.… Expand

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WaelJul 27, 2017

Notes, polaroids, and tattoos... 'Memento' is a very nice movie dealing with a man's hunt for the man who raped his wife and struck him in the head. It's intriguing, and it makes you think in cycles. Although hard to fully grasp at first, theNotes, polaroids, and tattoos... 'Memento' is a very nice movie dealing with a man's hunt for the man who raped his wife and struck him in the head. It's intriguing, and it makes you think in cycles. Although hard to fully grasp at first, the direction truly shines (we expect nothing less from Christopher Nolan) and the backwards-moving colored scenes and the forward-moving black-and-white scenes merge in true cinematic fashion. This film was a true pleasure to watch.… Expand

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eva3si0nJul 20, 2017

Excellent debut of the genius Nolan. Perfectly given story upside-down with unique flashbacks of Nolan. Excellent game of Guy Pearce. Well both the culmination and a tie are fine)

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CasuallyFeb 6, 2017

Whilst inarguably gripping to the end, Memento hammers this puzzler home a bit too forcefully with excessive use of his character's disability. Skilfully produced and laced with moments of brilliance to keep the viewer guessing, Nolan hasWhilst inarguably gripping to the end, Memento hammers this puzzler home a bit too forcefully with excessive use of his character's disability. Skilfully produced and laced with moments of brilliance to keep the viewer guessing, Nolan has created a timeless enigma with a little too much headache.… Expand

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crimsondoorJan 31, 2017

This and The Prestige are the two best films by Chris Nolan which you have to watch more than once to understand, and this is the arguably the better film because of its unique storytelling technique, but I personally like The Prestige moreThis and The Prestige are the two best films by Chris Nolan which you have to watch more than once to understand, and this is the arguably the better film because of its unique storytelling technique, but I personally like The Prestige more for its historical setting. Shame he doesn't make thought provoking films like this any more.… Expand

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sjwilkinSep 23, 2016

The movie that made Nolan catch my eye. An absolute beast of a movie, nearly perfect in every way. The movie is cut up in to small sections (much like the memory capacity of the protagonist) and played out to the viewer back to front. TheThe movie that made Nolan catch my eye. An absolute beast of a movie, nearly perfect in every way. The movie is cut up in to small sections (much like the memory capacity of the protagonist) and played out to the viewer back to front. The movie starts with the last scene in real chronological order and you start the mystery there. Whilst it does not spoon-feed you the answers, it does answer all the questions you may have - thus fulfilling the story and satisfying everyone who watches it. Superb.… Expand

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imthenoobMay 20, 2016

There is no denying that Memento is going to go down as one of the most original films of all time. You've never seen a film like it before and that's one of the big reasons why it's so good. This was Nolan's first big film and it launchedThere is no denying that Memento is going to go down as one of the most original films of all time. You've never seen a film like it before and that's one of the big reasons why it's so good. This was Nolan's first big film and it launched his career and helped turn him into one of the greatest film makers of our time. This isn't all about him though. The cast does such a wonderful job too and really help bring the story to life.

Honestly, If you have never seen it, Take 2 hours out of your day and watch it. It's a classic.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 17, 2016

A bravura tribute to the spirit of “Point Blank” and the importance of short-term memory, “Memento” deconstructs time and space with Einstein-caliber dexterity in the service of a delectably disturbing tale of revenge. British-bornA bravura tribute to the spirit of “Point Blank” and the importance of short-term memory, “Memento” deconstructs time and space with Einstein-caliber dexterity in the service of a delectably disturbing tale of revenge. British-born scripter-helmer Christopher Nolan avoids the sophomore slump with flying colors while deepening some of the themes so craftily explored in his debut effort, “Following.” Pic’s aggressively nonlinear structure and subtle accretion of clues suggest a second viewing may yield additional rewards, although it’s all there the first time around for attentive auds.

Opening credits show a hand holding a Polaroid photo of a bloodied dead man lying face down on concrete. The photo “un-develops” — indicating the scene is being shown in reverse. It’s a crucial image as well as an apt intro to a story told via constant episodes of backtracking and partial repetition, all meticulously layered to approximate the waking nightmare and endless conundrum of Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce, with bleached blond hair and an American accent).

If ever there was an unreliable narrator, Leonard is it. He can recall everything that happened in his life until the night of the assault that left his wife dead and him with brain damage from being hit over the head. Since then, he hasn’t been able to make a memory “stick.”

Thanks to his condition, Leonard is simultaneously miserable and serene. He has to write himself notes about everything, with the most crucial reminders concerning his mission — such as “John G. raped and murdered your wife” — tattooed on his skin. Unable to remember anyone he’s met post-assault, no matter how many times they’ve interacted, Leonard takes Polaroids of everyone he meets and jots captions on them such as “She will help you out of pity” (in reference to a barmaid, played by Carrie-Anne Moss) or “Don’t believe his lies” (in reference to an alleged friend, played by Joe Pantoliano).

Leonard’s curse is that even if he does get revenge, he won’t remember it a few minutes later. His condition also puts a fresh, frequently comical, twist on elements as basic as a chase scene: Leonard is running, but he can’t recall whether he’s doing the chasing or is being chased.

Terrific idea and ingenious execution may wear thin or grow irritating for viewers unaccustomed to paying close attention. But anybody who dug the trippy triptych structure of “Pulp Fiction” should be able to keep up with the temporal shifts as narrative moves back, forward and sometimes sideways with the alacrity of a crab scuttling across the widescreen. Dody Dorn’s editing is top-notch as pic — scripted, acted and lensed with precision — smoothly toggles back and forth between sequences in B&W and in color.

Pearce is superb, Moss and Pantoliano are vital sounding boards for Leonard’s quest and Mark Boone Jr. is a hoot as the motel desk clerk who rents Leonard two rooms on the theory he won’t recall having paid for either one. Stephen Tobolowsky is poignant as another victim of short-term memory loss whose sad evolution haunts Leonard.

L.A.-set pic has an impressive noir-in-the-sunshine feel, built of cars, bars, motels and isolated hideaways. The ambient rumble of the unsettling, ominous score contributes enormously to the discomfiting mood.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Mar 9, 2016

Christopher Nolan's "Memento" may a little confusing at times, but ultimately the film is a complex, harrowing visual masterpiece that dives into the realm of psychology and the importance of memory in one's life. With Nolan's plannedChristopher Nolan's "Memento" may a little confusing at times, but ultimately the film is a complex, harrowing visual masterpiece that dives into the realm of psychology and the importance of memory in one's life. With Nolan's planned precision and some experienced acting from Guy Pearce, "Memento" is a definite must watch, a film that serves as a benchmark for the future films Nolan will create.… Expand

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HotelCentralFeb 22, 2016

It's usually a bad sign when I'm an hour into a film and I still don't give a darn about the characters, the story, or whether I ever wait around long enough to see how the film ends, and that's where I turned off Memento.

I'm afraid thatIt's usually a bad sign when I'm an hour into a film and I still don't give a darn about the characters, the story, or whether I ever wait around long enough to see how the film ends, and that's where I turned off Memento.

I'm afraid that the Baltimore Sun has it right: "The dramatic content in Memento is as blank as Leonard's post-traumatic mental state."

I mean, if the guy gets into a conversation that runs on too long he forgets how it started, and why, and who exactly it is that he's talking to. So how does someone with this much of a challenge remain determined to get revenge on the guy who killed his wife? He can't even remember that he's out to take revenge. And, OK, I've read here and there that some earth-shaking twist awaits me further ahead, but I'm not going to sit around for another half hour waiting for the real "shocker" to arrive.

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FilmQueenNov 19, 2015

Wow, this is a great film. They used a very interesting way of telling the story and the mystery only gets unravelled at the very end. It's a very good twist, I liked it.

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TheApplegnomeJun 7, 2015

It might be the most mind-bending Nolan-movie to date, and it truly is spectacular.

After seeing all the other masterpieces by C Nolan, I thought it was time to watch his first big movie; Memento. The non-linear structure and the constantIt might be the most mind-bending Nolan-movie to date, and it truly is spectacular.

After seeing all the other masterpieces by C Nolan, I thought it was time to watch his first big movie; Memento. The non-linear structure and the constant character motivations is a classic trait by Nolan. Memento is no exception. The first time I saw this movie I didn't really understand all of it. I only gave this movie a 5/10. But after watching it again and experienced the grasp of Memento am I totally convinced that this really is a blockbuster. The movie is so refreshing with its unique structure and excellent actors. The plot is very solid and because we're talking about a man that can't make new memories is this movie even greater. Because of the unique structure; the audience is forgetting what they just saw. It's the same with the main character. That tight connection between the audience and the movie makes this movie wonderful. But you really need to pay attention. If you miss something you risk missing the greater importance. And if you do; watch it again!

Memento really is a fabulous movie. The cinematography is very smooth and the acting is phenomenal. There's really nothing bad about it. It's one interesting, deep and flawless movie. It even got the classic Nolan-ending, the part of the movie that has the most plot-twists.

People may say Interstellar is too ambitious; but Memento isn't? Memento is one refreshing, awesome and non-linear thriller that's highly enjoyable. But not as great as his newer creations.

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VinceRocks123May 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every time I think about Christopher Nolan, I remember him as the guy who directed the The Dark Knight trilogy and made amazing films that are still watchable to understand, but then I heard about this film how complex it was and how it requires multiple rewatches to see it and understand.

When I first saw Memento, I didn't understand it I was afraid I made pass it on saying I hated it,, but when I look back at the details and add them to the second viewing and getting advice from another cinemaphile, I realized in my second viewing wait.....I think I got it, amazing new storytelling technique, smart directing, mind-blowing twisted scrip, shocking ending and the results:

OMG! MEMENTO IS CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S BEST FILM EVER!!!!!! oh thank you Platypusbunny419!

you've got to see this movie several times to understand. if your looking for something complex and hard to understand, a film you wanna keep digging deeper this is a film for you!!

Its like a modern experiment using similar techniques from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and Stanley Kubrick's non-linear film-noir 'The Killing' and make into something interesting! I dare you to see it MORE THAN ONCE!!!!!!!!! and for further information don't use reverse because it will ruin the special recipe.

A Complex Achievement

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Imma_135May 15, 2015

Memento is a very intense thriller where story telling creates an intrigue which would hook you and will not let you go until you find out what has happened. Nolan shows himself as an extremely capable director and some interesting shots andMemento is a very intense thriller where story telling creates an intrigue which would hook you and will not let you go until you find out what has happened. Nolan shows himself as an extremely capable director and some interesting shots and black and white moments make the picture stylistically complete and pleasant to watch. It gives off a vibe of the noir films.

However, the characters weren't interesting or easy to relate to because the audiences practically knows nothing about them. I do realise that it was necessary for the way the story is told to create an intrigue but as a viewer I didn't feel invested into the characters. The concept of the movie is its biggest problem. Nolan does a great job at making the most of it but the movie is interesting because of the intrigue and not because we care about what the hero is going to do next since we already know from the beginning. Also, I wasn't a big fan of the ending because it was a bit convoluted. The ending contained not a one but actually three plot twists and each of them would've been a nice and satisfying ending on its own but when all three are being utilised I felt like it was a bit too much.

In conclusion, the appeal of the movie is very clear and the intrigue is breathtaking. Even though the story telling damages the film a bit it is still a very compelling story executed by a competent director. I think, everyone has to see that film just for the amusing way the story is told.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

Memory - it is one of the key elements that separates human beings from animals. It is one of the basic building blocks of personality. Who we are is shaped as much by our experiences as by our environment. Memory can also be unreliable, notMemory - it is one of the key elements that separates human beings from animals. It is one of the basic building blocks of personality. Who we are is shaped as much by our experiences as by our environment. Memory can also be unreliable, not to mention easily influenced. Ask three people to describe the same event, and none of those accounts will be the same. But, although memories are skewed by perspective, they are critical to the human experience. Memento is very much concerned with all aspects of memory, especially the manipulation of it, and this endlessly fascinating, wonderfully open-ended motion picture will be remembered by many who see it as one of the best films of the year.

When I initially saw Memento at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, where it played in competition, I recognized this as a shoo-in for a spot on my year's end Top 10 list. There's no way this film could miss. Had it been released last year, it would have landed in the #1 or #2 position (right ahead of or behind Requiem for a Dream). This is a great motion picture, and, as an added bonus, it has a tremendous "replayability", meaning that subsequent viewings are almost as rewarding as the first. The only downside is that, with a small distributor like Newmarket Capital Group, it may be difficult to find, especially for those who don't live near major metropolitan areas.

Memento doesn't stop with a great premise. In fact, what really distinguishes this film is its brilliant, innovative structure. Nolan has elected to tell the story backwards. He starts at the end and finishes near the beginning. The main narrative is presented as a series of three-to-eight minute segments, each of which ends where the previous one began. A second thread, which starts at an unspecified time in the past and moves forward to intersect with the main storyline, is used to buffer the "reverse" segments as well as to provide background information. (It also tells the important "Sammy Jankis" story, which becomes increasingly important the deeper we get into the film.) Although this approach might at first seem confusing, it doesn't take long to get used to it, and to understand how well it works with this material.

By presenting events in Memento backwards, Nolan allows us to get into the mindset of the main character. Like Leonard, we don't have a clear indication of what happened before the current segment of time. We know some things from the past, but not the recent past. Like him, we are presented with numerous cryptic clues, some of which may mean something other than what they initially appear to represent. And, although it might seem that an approach which reveals the story's conclusion in the first five minutes would lack tension, that's far from the case. Memento builds to a surprising yet completely logical finale, and there's plenty of suspense along the way to keep the viewer riveted.

In some ways, Memento can almost be described as anti-Groundhog Day. (The presence of Stephen Tobolowsky in supporting roles in both movies strengthens the connection.) Both pictures toy with timelines and memory, but, while Groundhog Day re-treads one period of time, constantly re-shaping recent history, Memento represents the past as a vacuum. Bill Murray's character in the 1993 film has multiple memories of a single time period. Here, Leonard has none. Another movie that comes to mind when discussing Memento is the Dana Carvey comedy Clean Slate. The two films have pretty much the same premise, but, while Clean Slate does little with it, Memento draws every ounce of potential from this rich well.

Every festival has a defining film. Sometimes it wins awards; sometimes it doesn't. For Sundance 2001, Memento was that movie. Despite its diversity of genres, the festival couldn't boast anything better; now, in the bleak movie-going climate of early spring, Memento is poised to breathe life back into art houses and independent theaters that have been as stung as multiplexes by mediocre fare. For those who love films and don't mind endings that don't wrap everything into a tidy package, Memento is not to be missed, even if you have to make a long trip to reach a theater showing it.

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PfenderStrat621Apr 27, 2015

This is Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. Is the only one of his films that it is completely brilliant, it doesn't treat you like you are five years old by explaining the movie's world in an sloppy way with side-characters like Inception does.This is Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. Is the only one of his films that it is completely brilliant, it doesn't treat you like you are five years old by explaining the movie's world in an sloppy way with side-characters like Inception does. The writing is brilliant, every decision that was made had an amazing purpose and fit the movie in an intelligent way. It is a very original thriller with personality, it is its own movie; there will not be a movie like this. The issues i had were extremely minor and nit-picky, so for now this movie is a 9 or maybe a 10 If it grows on me. I will let time change my opinion, because this movie is excellent!… Expand

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SEROJApr 23, 2015

Personal opinion... overrated! Im a huge fan of Chris Nolan but i think Memento really had its flaws and was diffenitely not a full 10... my PERSONAL score for it is 4/10 and i don't think you're going to hate it.. its just my personal score

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

Memory - it is one of the key elements that separates human beings from animals. It is one of the basic building blocks of personality. Who we are is shaped as much by our experiences as by our environment. Memory can also be unreliable, notMemory - it is one of the key elements that separates human beings from animals. It is one of the basic building blocks of personality. Who we are is shaped as much by our experiences as by our environment. Memory can also be unreliable, not to mention easily influenced. Ask three people to describe the same event, and none of those accounts will be the same. But, although memories are skewed by perspective, they are critical to the human experience. Memento is very much concerned with all aspects of memory, especially the manipulation of it, and this endlessly fascinating, wonderfully open-ended motion picture will be remembered by many who see it as one of the best films of the year.

When I initially saw Memento at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, where it played in competition, I recognized this as a shoo-in for a spot on my year's end Top 10 list. There's no way this film could miss. Had it been released last year, it would have landed in the #1 or #2 position (right ahead of or behind Requiem for a Dream). This is a great motion picture, and, as an added bonus, it has a tremendous "replayability", meaning that subsequent viewings are almost as rewarding as the first. The only downside is that, with a small distributor like Newmarket Capital Group, it may be difficult to find, especially for those who don't live near major metropolitan areas.

Memento doesn't stop with a great premise. In fact, what really distinguishes this film is its brilliant, innovative structure. Nolan has elected to tell the story backwards. He starts at the end and finishes near the beginning. The main narrative is presented as a series of three-to-eight minute segments, each of which ends where the previous one began. A second thread, which starts at an unspecified time in the past and moves forward to intersect with the main storyline, is used to buffer the "reverse" segments as well as to provide background information. (It also tells the important "Sammy Jankis" story, which becomes increasingly important the deeper we get into the film.) Although this approach might at first seem confusing, it doesn't take long to get used to it, and to understand how well it works with this material.

By presenting events in Memento backwards, Nolan allows us to get into the mindset of the main character. Like Leonard, we don't have a clear indication of what happened before the current segment of time. We know some things from the past, but not the recent past. Like him, we are presented with numerous cryptic clues, some of which may mean something other than what they initially appear to represent. And, although it might seem that an approach which reveals the story's conclusion in the first five minutes would lack tension, that's far from the case. Memento builds to a surprising yet completely logical finale, and there's plenty of suspense along the way to keep the viewer riveted.

In some ways, Memento can almost be described as anti-Groundhog Day. (The presence of Stephen Tobolowsky in supporting roles in both movies strengthens the connection.) Both pictures toy with timelines and memory, but, while Groundhog Day re-treads one period of time, constantly re-shaping recent history, Memento represents the past as a vacuum. Bill Murray's character in the 1993 film has multiple memories of a single time period. Here, Leonard has none. Another movie that comes to mind when discussing Memento is the Dana Carvey comedy Clean Slate. The two films have pretty much the same premise, but, while Clean Slate does little with it, Memento draws every ounce of potential from this rich well.

Every festival has a defining film. Sometimes it wins awards; sometimes it doesn't. For Sundance 2001, Memento was that movie. Despite its diversity of genres, the festival couldn't boast anything better; now, in the bleak movie-going climate of early spring, Memento is poised to breathe life back into art houses and independent theaters that have been as stung as multiplexes by mediocre fare. For those who love films and don't mind endings that don't wrap everything into a tidy package, Memento is not to be missed, even if you have to make a long trip to reach a theater showing it.

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RegOzApr 8, 2015

I truly think this movie is overrated. Probably because of its similarity with independent films, that are now being perceived -often rightfully- as intelligent, sophisticated, arty, and fashionable. The true is that, Memento is not a badI truly think this movie is overrated. Probably because of its similarity with independent films, that are now being perceived -often rightfully- as intelligent, sophisticated, arty, and fashionable. The true is that, Memento is not a bad movie but is not an excellent movie either. I believe that much of Memento's popularity, is due to its so-called complexity; yet, Memento is not complex, but convoluted and at times. That is precisely why it soon becomes redundant and monotonous. The script is original, and there are a few interesting twists, but the movie lacks substance and depth. Furthermore, as someone already mentioned, since the characters are not well developed, they feel lifeless and emotionless, so we never connect wit them. Memento's style is similar to that of The Machinist's, but while in The Machinist there are many sub-plots that draw the attention to both inner and outer conflicts, in Memento the plot is basic and there is nothing really thrilling on it apart from a medical condition. I believe Momento is a movie that many seek to enjoy mainly because of its uniqueness, but when carefully analysed, Memento reveals many flaws on its core. Originality is not enough to build an insightful, touching, intelligent, and well elaborated argument with a powerful message, but Memento is shallow; that is precisely why Memento is not brilliant but just slightly above average in its uniqueness.… Expand

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BradySmithMar 19, 2015

Without a doubt one of the most original and clever movies I have ever seen. Now, the idea actually came from Christopher Nolan's brother Jonathan, but he elaborates upon that short story with striking skill and intelligence. It's anWithout a doubt one of the most original and clever movies I have ever seen. Now, the idea actually came from Christopher Nolan's brother Jonathan, but he elaborates upon that short story with striking skill and intelligence. It's an extremely stylish and memorable noir, and I can see why it launched Nolan's career to the next level. Guy Pierce's performance was also excellent. I do have some problems with it though. After about an hour there came moments for me where I was starting to be turned off by the extreme complexity of the narrative. I was starting to get a headache. However, the movie does recover quickly. The ending is really good and I doubt that most people will see it coming. I highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in complex murder mysteries and film noir. Good job again Christopher Nolan.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 23, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ...i know this hurts but i give it a mixed.i love watching guy pierce for some reason, don't know what kind of guy that makes me..other than a good ending and Cypher and Trinity all i have to say is that i love how trinity and pierce are the same for surreal reasons .I want everyone to know how once again I didn't sit through it at all....still its nice to think of a cool looking guy who has trouble remembering routinely and has a system for it......reminds me almost of seeing the future.....-JRA… Expand

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borderlinefilmsFeb 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fleeting and corruptible

I remember thinking it was brilliant but had to be sure. I watched it again to study the gimmick. And again in an effort to make sense out of the story. It was rather dense and more complicated than it needed to be, like all Nolan's stuff. But it wasn't as messy and convoluted as Insomnia and his TDK trilogy, or as intellectually pretentious as The Prestige and Inception. Like all his subsequent movies, it was cluttered with unnecessary garbage (the interspersed black and white filler scenes of the protagonist going stir-crazy in the motel room).
It wasn't a gratuitous gimmick. The reverse sequencing left the viewer as memory-challenged as the protagonist. Afterwards, it prompts us to question the reliability of our own memories. And to wonder. Who are we without our memories? The fragmented, backsliding narrative was a perfectly suitable technique for the story and characters at hand. Nolan was a young, prodigious filmmaker with a great future ahead of him (or was it behind him?).
Now, looking back after watching everything else this overpraised and overvalued director has made, I believe the reverse sequencing in Memento came as an afterthought. An idea devised in the editing room after it was shot. A decision made after a disappointing first cut, as a way to inject more mystery and confusion into an unexceptional crime thriller. A fortuitous and tricky gimmick that launched a career.… Expand

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AkashVijayJan 19, 2015

Memento is a terrific study in self-delusion and it's intricately written by writer/director Chris Nolan. It's not a perfect film. The notions of mind and memory have been oversimplified a bit but at it's heart Memento is a very dark film.Memento is a terrific study in self-delusion and it's intricately written by writer/director Chris Nolan. It's not a perfect film. The notions of mind and memory have been oversimplified a bit but at it's heart Memento is a very dark film. It's about how humans are incapable of being honest with themselves about themselves. And you have to applaud Nolan's originality here.… Expand

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LelchelseaJan 19, 2015

A movie that will literally leave you speechless, Momento will keep you guessing and forces you to pay attention to really get what is going on. One of Nolan's best works.

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JudaManJan 15, 2015

This movie ...... it was a joy ride from beginning til end the whole thing just how it puts itself together is amazing and plays in reverse. The story is my favorite part. A man creates a strange system to help him remember things; so he canThis movie ...... it was a joy ride from beginning til end the whole thing just how it puts itself together is amazing and plays in reverse. The story is my favorite part. A man creates a strange system to help him remember things; so he can hunt for the murderer of his wife without his short-term memory loss being an obstacle.… Expand

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QwertyPJMJan 5, 2015

The most unique thriller of all time, with the best "OH **** ending I can think of. Incredibly original, satisfying and, to top it all off, it makes you feel damn clever. A Nolan masterpiece and a must see for everyone.

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Shubham130798Dec 28, 2014

This is not just a film. It's an experience to what it must feel like having short term memory. This is a completely original way of filmmaking. It blew my mind..

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BurnsWEMNov 10, 2014

I personally don't like Christopher Nolan's more recent movies but I love his old ones. In my opinion, this is Nolan's best film. Yes, even better than The Dark Knight or Inception. I wish Guy Pearce would do more movies because I reallyI personally don't like Christopher Nolan's more recent movies but I love his old ones. In my opinion, this is Nolan's best film. Yes, even better than The Dark Knight or Inception. I wish Guy Pearce would do more movies because I really enjoyed his role in this film. Also Carrie Anne Moss (From The Matrix) was incredible in this movie as well. Nolan did a very nice job with the writing and plot in this movie and I think it might be some of the best of all time and that's why it was nominated for an academy award for writing. If you ask me, you can't call yourself a Nolan fan if you haven't seen this movie.… Expand

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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

Memento makes use of its unique premise into what is a near masterpiece. Christopher Nolan once again proves his storytelling skills with a non-linear storyline filled with twists, turns and shocking reveals.

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ReubenIsAGodSep 29, 2014

Amazing Film, feels like a character study on short-term memory loss. Very integrating plot and the way in which the film is directed was very unique for its time. Brilliant example of film as an art form. yet because of this and the way inAmazing Film, feels like a character study on short-term memory loss. Very integrating plot and the way in which the film is directed was very unique for its time. Brilliant example of film as an art form. yet because of this and the way in which the film is directed the film is very hard to follow and, at times, can be very confusing.… Expand

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