Unfolding, complex, probably the best film of 2000

Rating: 7/10 (26 January 2006)

'Memento' is a story about a man who suffers from memory loss. He vows revenge on his wife's murder, and he goes about to solve the crime through partial memories and notes that he leaves for himself to help him remember the details of his wife's murder and to track down the murderer. The story-telling and the story itself is amazing; it keeps unfolding like Russian dolls. The film is filled with complex characters, and it is easy to get disillusioned and out-of-focus, much like the main character. That said, it is done well and intentionally and it is an easy film to follow, and it has a complex storyline. I think that Memento was one of the best films of 2000. Interesting, unfolding, and complex, it does not give itself away lightly but calls on you to assess your own judgements.