Memento

Rating: 9/10 (18 November 2006)

It's a rare experience these days, to watch a movie and have the feeling, that you just are seeing something new, something that hasn't already been there. This was at least the feeling that Christopher Nolan's "Memento" gave me and in this case it's not so much the story that is new (although it is pretty great and fresh nevertheless) but the way how it is told. The reverse chronological order makes it a challenging experience. This is really a film that gives you much substance for discussion, because you might not really understand all about it. Whether or not full understanding is possible at all is a question I haven't answered for myself. Did his wife actually die? Was it himself who killed her? Who can he really trust? Some of these and more questions I was able to answer after some time, some I can't figure out till right now. But I will for sure try it again. Thank you, Christopher Nolan!