Original, brilliant, and complex

Rating: 10/10 (25 April 2001)

I just saw Memento for the second time. This film has no marketing tie-ins, no superstars, no special effects and isn't based on a bad 70's TV show. It's simply a terrific film with a original idea (how rare is that these days!), superb direction and acting from all three leads. It grabs your attention from the first scene and never lets go. If you are a fan of film noir, you really owe it to yourself to see this movie. The idea for the film itself is clever, but the stroke of genius the way the story is told - from the last scene backwards. As if that isn't enough, there are additional scenes filmed in black and white which fill in much of the details of the story as you go along. This is truly impressive work. I was lucky enough to see Christopher Nolan's other film - the short but very well done Following. Although solid, that film pales in comparison to Memento and makes me wonder how Nolan can possibly top himself. Can't wait to find out!