incredible sensation of memory loss!

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2001)

The movie evokes an uncanny simulation of memory loss for the viewer by the clever way in which the narrative is organized. It shows us how our identity is based on memory; when we lose our memory we completely lose our sense of self and our anchoring in reality. The story (apart from some of the crime stuff) is based on real cases of memory loss like the ones described by neurologist Oliver Sacks. Most people I know watched it at least twice. Very ingenious and thrilling!