Original, intriguing, engrossing

Rating: 10/10 (9 September 2001)

I was still analyzing this movie for days after watching it! The gimmick is not really new (see Clean Slate w/ Dana Carvey,) BUT it takes a unique, gripping and deadly new look at trying to live w/out memories! The storytelling is FANTASTIC! I was hooked after the opening scene! The direction and acting are terrific as well, Guy Pierce was mesmerizing! Even now I cannot answer where the "right" person was killed, or if Leonard's wife died as he believes he did. Perhaps he has convoluted his story so much that he can no longer rely on the memories that he does have! It's a movie that leaves you with many more questions and you're longing to puzzle it out yourself!
If your looking for something different, compelling and engrossing Memento is for you! If you liked The Usual Suspects and LA Confidential, you'll enjoy Memento!