After figuring out the film (30 seconds prior to this review) my head is swelling.

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2008)

This isn't so much a movie as it is a puzzle.
that's a pretty clever and, well, complimentary way of describing a film, but this is for real. No other "who-dunnit" film or mystery film that claims to be a puzzling movie - none of them are as puzzling or mysterious as Memento.
The film places the audience member in the shoes of the protagonist: Leonard Shelby (Guy Pierce). He is on a mission to find his wife's murderer. The big problem is that he has short term memory, and he must take notes and leave himself clues to find the man he seeks.
The film tells the story in reverse chronological order. the end of the story is the first thing we witness, and the big twist, the most crucial part of the story which explains countless details, happens at the end of the film.
Confusing at all? you don't know the half of it.
I strongly recommend this movie. Come prepared: pay close attention to everything. you're in for a very special experience.