Yet another positive review (feel free to skip)

Rating: 2/10 (5 December 2001)

Well I liked it. It was very good... errr.... that's it!
I mean this movie has been reviewed so many times already, I doubt that anything I say is going to have much impact on you. It was intelligent, compelling and well acted. So what are you waiting for, go rent it!
Still here? Well since you're so nosey, let me just add a few more thoughts. This is one of those films that people will tell you is very confusing and difficult to follow. Remember the Usual Suspects? People will go on and on about that film. Heck, there are people out there who found Dune and Mission Impossible confusing.
When they finally "Get" an intelligent film, these people start evangelising. "I'm so smart, I got this film, my friend didn't, therefore it must be brilliant!" And by extension, they must be oh so clever too!
Well, I liked the film, I paid attention and got it first time. I haven't rewatched it. Am I some kind of wunderkind? Not by the longest shot. Have I missed some hidden depths? Its about the nature of memory and how we construct ourselves, right? Even in the shallow end of the gene pool we spotted that one.
Memento is a wonderful film that rewards attention. The film unfolds its mysteries as you watch. However the real mystery of this film is that the IMDb currently has it rated the 9th all-time greatest film. Its good, but if its in the top 100 I'll eat my hat. To the people who say it took them repeated viewings... PAY A LITTLE MORE FREAKIN' ATTENTION, WHY DON'T YOU? This is not a curate's egg, its an above-average thriller that explores a few interesting themes. Get over yourselves.