a great take on what makes us individuals

Rating: 10/10 (17 November 2000)

sometimes we re-watch a film because it has a great twist, sometimes because its so complex that we need two viewings to get all that there was to get but mainly we re-watch films because we liked them an awful lot the first time that we see them. Memento is a film that can fall into all three of these categories. This is NOT a roll into the cinema or when it comes out on DVD/Video get the popcorn in and let the film just wash over you. On the contrary, this is a film that demands effort from its viewers and if you are prepared to give that effort then you get an awful lot back in return.
Previous comments have detailed the story and all i would like to add is that this film is a great combination of good direction, great acting (especially Pierce), a good script and a GREAT idea. All great films have all of these attributes, so does Memento.
I just have one request, when this film is released on DVD please make it have an option whereby you can watch the film sequentially in a chronological order. Would it improve the film? probably not, but it would allow you to see a) how clever the idea was in the first place b) how good the editing was and c) how good the performances were.
P.s. if anybody knows where i can get the soundtrack or the music used in the film please email me!