Not Memento, but hardly without merit

Rating: 7/10 (3 May 2008)

I have not watched the original behind this(I know, I know... and I'm even Nordic), but intend to do so if I get the chance. No need to keep secret the fact that I primarily made it a point to get a viewing of this because of its director. I was not disappointed. The visuals, the editing... effective and utilizing a nice range of what is possible in film-making, a clear grasp on the tools, without it ever being flashy or not having a purpose. The version I saw was on TV, so it could very well have been edited from the original version, please keep that in mind if something I say seems to be in complete contrast to what you thought. The plot is very good and develops interestingly throughout(some of them are... well, you'll see). The pace is not bad, if not all that fast. That is not to say that this doesn't hold tension... when it needs to, it's got it in spades. The acting is credible and skillful more or less for all the players. The cinematography and aforementioned cutting are masterful. Details captured, and the way in which the physical state is rendered... Christopher's career may have begun not too long ago, but I could definitely imagine that it will be worth following. It certainly has been so far. I recommend this to any fan of Nolan and/or Pacino. 7/10