Watch this film if you like talking and thinking about movies.

Rating: 10/10 (10 September 2001)

I notice that in all the other comments, people basically either love "otnemem" or hate it. My thoughts on this: If you are looking for sheer entertainment, do not bother with this film. It is incredibly thoughtful and clever and requires the same of it's viewers. If you aren't willing to take the time to appreciate it, please don't see it... you'll just be the next person on here writing about how you hated it.
The constant in this movie is the inconsistancy of Leonard Shelby's mind, it's "short-termed-ness", and regression. Things that are unclear to him will be unclear to the viewer. Things he may not know, we may not know. It is not impossible to piece together, but it does take some after viewing effort to put it all together. How brilliant that at first afterthought we might be as confused about the goings on as the main character! As many others have said, the film puts you in his shoes, and it's amazing! If confusion frustrates you, steer clear! But if you enjoy looking in to the intent of the filmmaker, and are willing to debrief the film with careful thought, this will be an instant favorite.