If memory serves...

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2004)

Outstanding film. Rough edges, but that only adds to the effect (of memory loss). It's a film that teaches and its lesson is right on. It doesn't preach though. The lesson is subtle, but direct. It is a great gift for a relationship between normally conflict-avoidant people to begin on realistic terms, airing their complaints and weaknesses even as the romance begins. What a concept.
The film asks the question of broken people: would you go back and erase in your life what broke you? If you could change that situation that debilitated you, or that abuse, would you? And if we think hard enough, the question gives us pause. What if we had listened to our parents instead? What if we could have made the wise decision that we avoided before, perhaps because of the prospect of something more exciting, but flat out stupid?

What if we had listened to our parents?
Carrey may finally be making some movement as an actor in this film. It's him still, but he seems to be maturing a little. There is some talent under all that flagellation.
I recommend it highly.