The Best Film Of That Year

Rating: Null/10 (23 April 2002)

*Memento*
The Academy has gone crazy. I am sure we all know that by now. Last year they gave the covetted best picture award to Gladiator when we all know the best film was Almost Famous, wich didn't even get a nomination. This year the same thing happened. A beautiful Mind won best picture when we all know Memento should have because not only was it more original and entertaining, it was also very clever and well written (best original screenplay anyone?). But I guess I shouldn't care so much, after all we all know the Oscars nowadays only give the award to the movie that was most hyped.
Memento deserves all the hype of A Beautiful Mind and more. There wasn't a dull moment. Guy Pearce gives an excellent performace (that the Academy overlooked) as a man without a memory. The story goes backwards wich is incredibly clever and instantly draws you. As you get farther and farther into the movie it starts to unfold and make sence and even before the end you realize this is a wonderful film! And as for the surprise end, or beginning... well I suggest you see it to find out for yourself.
*10/10*