intriguing, funny, and fascinating.

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2000)

Memento is a film which i will always remember for the feeling i got as i walked out the cinema where i saw it. it was one with a smile, but a feeling which i cannot describe. some films make you go "wow!" with wonder, or satisfaction, or just blow you away. This film does all that, but adds incompleteness, and ambiguity to it. An "ending" where the facts are unclear, and leaves the viewer in the same state of mind as the central character, might leave some members of the audience unsatisfied. However, i revelled in this and was delighted with the whole experience.

Guy Pearce made his character his own, and plays the part with great deal of innocence, charm, and humour. His comic timing is surprisingly good. His two co-stars, Joe Pantoliano, and Carrie Ann Moss, are both very good, and add to the mystery, which unfolds in an interesting structure.

The people out there who do not like original films, do not like to see films which don't adhere to hollywoods guidelines (i.e. a film starting at the start, ending at the end, with a happy note, and want things to be "normal") then be warned: you're most likely not to enjoy this film, because it is different in many respects, and better off because of it.
Christopher Nolan is a Britsh director, who with this film is a name to watch out for in the future. Word of mouth is out on this film, and is enjoying a good audience here in Britain. It didnt do too well in America but with Oscar nominations (God willing), should see it do well on video, and DVD.
Memento is a film which i do like a great deal. Watch it, and you will be rewarded but a breathtaking experience.