No other movie like it! Almost Pulp Fiction-esquire

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2006)

You think your memory is bad? Guy Pearce plays the lead in this movie about a man who is determined to find his wife's killer. Head trauma has left Pearce with the inability to make new memories so he is forced to record everything on paper or in the form of pictures. He keeps all of this information with him so he can refer back to it at a later time. He is sometimes taken advantage of because of his unique mental problem and he always finds himself in a very awkward predicament. He tattoos the most important information (those relating to his wife's killer) on his skin so there is no chance of ever losing it. This movie requires the viewer's full attention because the time-line bounces around a lot, the film goes back and forth from color to black & white. Really a great movie that will keep you glued to the set. The story is incredible and the actors do an impressive job of portraying each of the characters little quirks. This movie is pretty dark...somewhat similar to the movie "Mullholland Drive". If you like "Pulp Fiction", "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels" and "Fight Club", this is a definite recommendation! Also check out "Boondock Saints"!