See This Film Once and Only Once

Rating: Null/10 (26 June 2001)

From the tagline it may seem as though I am not recommending the film, but nothing could be further from the truth. This film is interesting, different and has imagination to spare. Yet, I say see this film only once. Here is why:
Utter confusion is a likely response to this film. Once you think you understand everything and have figured out this little murder mystery, all of your assumptions are challenged leaving your mind in a daze. This is precisely the point. This film does an incredibly effective job of making you feel like the lead character who has lost his short term memory in a violent encounter. Going back to watch it changes that perspective. Furthermore, there are no answers, in my opinion, to be discovered. I think this is also by design. This is no Sixth Sense where you can go back and pick up clues. And, even if there is an answer and I am wrong, I think the perspective created by this film is precious enough not to ruin with a return trip.
So, go and see this film, but pay attention the first time. Afterwords, let you memories fade and live in confusion just as the lead character did.