the best film of 2001!

Rating: Null/10 (2 January 2002)

'Memento' is simply the best movie of 2001. It is unlike any other picture I've seen. First of all, unless you haven't heard already, the entire movie goes backwards. It starts at the end and ends at the beginning.
It is done this way because the main character, Leonard (Guy Pearce),has a condition where he cannot make any new memories since he witnessed the rape and murder of his wife. Since then, the only thing he's lived for is to find the murderer and give his wife justice. Things get complicated though when Leonard starts to challenge who he can trust between his sometimes friend Teddy (Joe Pantoliano) and sometimes lover Natalie (Carrie Ann-Moss).
Writer-director Christopher Nolan does an excellent job in direction, never letting us know what happened before the current scene; much like Leonard. The screenplay, which Nolan adapted from his brother's short story, is beautifully crafted.
I hope the Oscars do not ignore this film, it is highly worthy of at least Best Director.
'Memento' is a must see that I highly reccommend.