Instant Cult Classic... Modern Hitchcock... But...

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2001)

Memento in my opinion is the one of the most clever, absorbing, and powerful thrillers released EVER!!!. In the company of other films such as SE7EN and Sixth Sense (though not nearly as graphic), Memento has probably the darkest ending I've seen in a great while. Without the gratuitous violence and shock value this film displays all the ingredients of a classic; solid characterization, screenplay, direction, and editing (you'll understand editing after you see the film).
My only concern with this film is that it's an independent release with a marketing budget smaller than the amount of change in my pocket right now. Everyone I've talked to has been literally stunned by Memento, but most are film buffs like us who are on the look out for a good flick. I just hope the film continues to grow so that the movie can find a larger audience as it so deserves.
Hats off to Guy Pearce and Chris Nolan (I can't believe this is his first film)and to all those involved in this picture.
Go see this film. And if anyone tells you this movie wouldn't be interesting if it wasn't told backwards, well, it was never meant to, thats why the film is so ingenious. Normally I would not associate this type of film with the academy awards but if this gem goes unnoticed, oh well, I lost all faith when Shawshank lost. I'm thinking they'll give it a screenplay award or editing and make way for the big wigs.