SEE IT AGAIN...YOU MAY HAVE MISSED SOMETHING

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2001)

This movie is without a doubt one of my favorites of all time. I saw it twice at the theatres b/c different groups of friends wanted to go. It turns out each time I've seen it, I discover something new. Blown away by Pierce's portrayal of Leonard Shelby. He and Joe Pantoliano have a great chemistry that is not forced upon you. Here's the thing though, I picked up the DVD yesterday (it came out yesterday 9/4) and watched it again with my buddy who hadn't yet seen it. I saw two things I had never seen the first time. Make sure you watch it with someone who has seen it b/c they can help you if you need it. DO NOT LET ANYONE SPOIL THE ENDING FOR YOU. If you like movies with interesting twists such as The Usual Suspects, Fight Club, or the Sixth Sense, than Memento is one that you should not miss. Hopefully Pierce will be recognized for an Academy Award nomination. By the way, for those who will be seeing it for the second time, watch Sammy Jankis very, very closely in the mental ward. Weird effect that I didn't notice the first two times in the theatre. Carrie Anne Moss also gives a quality performance. Needs to break out of the shadow of the Matrix and this may help. Great film, excellent plot, wonderful acting...I can tell why it's #11 all time according to IMDB voters. One of the few movies I gave a 10 to. Watching it tomorrow night with my girlfriend who has never seen it....Maybe I'll see something new.