A refreshingly spectacular masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2002)

Memento is a refreshingly spectacular masterpiece, and has grasped a part of my love for movies that has been dormant since the release of Darren Aronofsky's "Pi" (1998).
Memento brings to life a perspective that is original and unmatchable, a way to tell a story backwards and keep you hooked through the entire thing. I love movies that make you think, and this one goes above an beyond. It made my mind burn; it nearly gives me a headache just thinking about all the different possibilities and truths that Memento discusses and revolves around.
If you like no-brainers, go watch a historical recreation movie, or an action-packed shoot-em-up. If you like movies that take a vaguely recognized concept and twist it into the biggest mind-bending roller-coaster of your life, go rent Memento.
Chances are, you'll want to see it much more than just once. And if you have a DVD player, you'll certainly want to watch it backwards by your 4th viewing.