Groundbreaking thriller, with sardonic wit.

Rating: 10/10 (14 May 2001)

Quite simply the best crafted film in decades. Memento is a pure example of slick movie-making. Forget talk of the story-telling technique being a 'gimmick'; why not tell a story backwards if thats the best way to tell it. The performances from the leads are restrained, but impeccable, the script peppered with black humour to add that gritty element to what could have been an over-stylised disaster. Nolan handles his second feature with great discipline and confidence for someone so new to the hostile world of American movie-making. Memento reminds me of the great age of filmmaking when a film was a combination of great aspects creating a intriguing 90 minute diversion from the world. The film of 2000.