A stunning mind game!

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2005)

"Memento" begins with a picture in a photograph fading away as the opening credits start showing..
And after that there is no turning back, as this intriguing, taut thriller unfolds and weaves a suspenseful web, forcing you to pay attention, lest you miss something! "Memento" is one of those movies that require repeated viewings. Not just to understand the smaller points/facts that you may not have caught in the first viewing; but simply to experience this mind-blowing puzzle of a movie over and over again! It is highly addictive and it did leave me with a number of questions in my head (apart from the ending). The only way to answer these questions was to watch it again! And it seemed just as enjoyable as it did in the first viewing! This is one of the best examples of modern noir, and quite possibly the best film released that year!
It must have taken an awful lot of thinking to structure the film in the manner shown. This is a very different form of story-telling and it works to the best effect!
Guy Pearce is great as the confused man who lives only on the basis of some pictures, scribblings and tattoos, 'cause he is suffering from short-term memory loss. Now is that bad or is that bad! Imagine yourself in one situation or place, not remembering how you got to that place in the first place! Not recalling who you spoke to..maybe ten minutes back! Step into Guy's shoes while you watch the movie and you will realize the horror of his situation!
Of the supporting cast, Joe Pantoliano delivers a fantastic performance as Teddy. Carrie-Anne Moss looks beautiful and does justice to her role. Likewise, Stephen Tobolowsky and Larry Holden in their respective small roles.
Films like "Memento" make me want to expand my movie horizons.
"Memento" is one of the reasons why I just love watching the movies....