What would happen if the life you know isn't true at all?

Rating: Null/10 (1 March 2002)

A camera is the only weapon Leonard Shelby has to record his life. Without it, he's helpless. All the people he knows, where he lives, remain a mystery without it. His body is covered in tatoos and silly notes. His life has only one purpose: he seeks revenge. Christopher Nolan's Memento (2000) is probably one of the best thrillers ever. With and outstanding plot, the scrip, also written by Nolan, starts from the end and ends in the beginning. If you're a little lost first, you'll understand it. The plot isn't perfect: is you watch it at least ten times, or you pay all the attention in the world, and you don't enjoy the movie, maybe you'll see the flaws. But Memento still is the best Thriller since Se7en.
Shelby doesn't remember anything he did ten minutes ago. He suffers from a condition called short term memory loss. Maybe that's why many unknowned characters travel in and out of Shelby's life without his knowledge. Natalie helps him, why? Is Teddy his mate? He has to trust the facts, because he can't rely on his memory. All he knows is that his wife was murdered and he must have his revenge. To all people he's a joke, and if he discovers something but he can't write it down, the information is lost for ever. All he has is a license plaque. And various tatoos all over his body.
The question is: when he has his revenge, will he remember it? Most likely not. That is a fact to follow if you watch this movie.
Shelby's strange condition could help other people like the characters mentioned before. Will they use Shelby, because they know he wont remember?
Guy Pearce is Great in the part of Leonard, Carrie-Ann Moss finally got a decent part, and the best of them all, Joe Pantoliano, as Teddy, The nice guy with many secrets.
The Only thing left to say is: this is probably one of the greatest movies ever, and Nolan will be remembered as a master of mystery. The movie is nominated for the Oscars. Memento deserves it.
MEMENTO Guy Pearce, Carrie-Ann Moss, Joe Pantoliano Directed by: Christopher Nolan Written By: Christopher Nolan 2000 VERY GOOD