Unique and brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2003)

First off, Memento has the best screenplay of any movie I've ever seen, and I am especially surprised that the screenplay Oscar went to Gosford Park rather than this far more deserving candidate. The screenplay is simply unique. However, this is no gimmick - having watched the movie in chronological order (thanks to the wonders of DVD) I am convinced that the story holds its own even without Nolan's remarkable narrative structure. The acting equals the screenplay, especially with Guy Pearce who confirms his quality as the central character of Leonard, who is attempting to locate his wife's killer.
I'm loathe to give away too much about the film, but it is definitely one of the more thought-provoking pieces to appear on our screens in recent years. It's not often a psychological thriller can be so powerful in stimulating thought, but then Memento is no ordinary movie. This one is a must-see.