Style = substance

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2005)

This is one of the rare films where the style equals the substance. The chronology of the film is not simply a gimmick. It brings you into the world of Leonard. It helps you to see what he sees. Yet, we are also able to see some things he doesn't see. It is very difficult to see where this film leads. There are some very legitimate twists and turns, ones that are not manipulated just for the sake of having a twist. This film is very smart about psychology. It makes some profound observances on psychological disorders. It shows you what pain and loss can do to a person. Guy Pierce's performance is very strong. You feel compassion for him, and yet you also feel some contempt. This is a very well made film.