Plenty to praise about this thriller

Rating: 9/10 (9 June 2004)

When I first saw Memento in the theatre, I was blown away by the movie. Obviously, as many commenters in this forum agree, the movie is twisted and requires a lot of thought to try to "figure it out".
After a few weeks, I changed my mind -- Memento wasn't as good as I thought.
I realized what had blown me away was the creativity and the story, but no other aspect of the movie really stood out to me.
When I purchased the DVD and gave the movie a few more watches, I changed my mind again. This movie is **absolutely brilliant** in almost every possible way. Much of this brilliance is often overlooked --> 1.) The subtle, dark humor -- You can pretty quickly overlook the humor if you get too wrapped up in trying to figure out the plot. 2.) The directing and scene sequencing 3.) The acting -- Don't fault the actors for the one-dimensional characters (characters are the only glaring flaw). 4.) The dialogue - Again, something easily overlooked.
If you have only seen this movie once, and you're sitting on the fence, see it again. This movie will probably entertain you the first time, but it might require a few additional viewings for full appreciation (and to finally figure out what the hell is going on!)
9/10