Prepare To Have Your Mind Twisted!

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2012)

Even back in his early movies like Memento, the great Christopher Nolan proves what an intelligent filmmaker he is. It would usually take years of experience for most directors to create a film like this. I compare this film to another one of his that came out ten years later and that is Inception. They both have the same goal: to get the audience to think. Memento will surely get one to think. That is why this is a brilliant movie.
This film has a very complex plot. It's about a guy who has no short-term memory so he writes notes all over his body. Quite simply, that guy is looking for the person who killed his wife and took away his memory.
The acting is really good. Guy Pearce is such an underrated actor. He should get more credit with the Academy. Also, Carrie-Ann Moss and Joe Pantoliano gave great performances.
Overall, this is one of the best mystery films out there. This movie also has a rarity. It's filmed backwards which I very rarely see in the movies. This movie also jumpstarted Christoper Nolan's career. I only rate this movie an 8/10 because it gave me such a headache watching this film from thinking too much.