OVERRATED!

Rating: Null/10 (6 July 2003)

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS* lets establish one thing, Memento is indeed a very good film but how it rates ahead of the likes of Taxi Driver and The Usual Suspects is a mystery. the film starts off well, with Guy Pearce using tattoos and notes to help him remember things, in search of his wifes killer. Pearse is on top form and gives a consistently good performance. likewise, Nolan's directing must be acknowledged as very good. yes, the way the film is shot is original and yes, the story is original but talk about an anti - climax. i was completely unsatisfied with the conclusion of the film. nevertheless, this is a very good film but it still doesnt not deserve to have such a high ranking in the best 250 films. i would rate it **1/2 out of ****