Refreshing

Rating: Null/10 (15 September 2001)

Its rare to see such an expertly crafted thriller as Memento. The protagonist suffers from a short-term memory loss condition, causing the events of his life to be mixed, scrambled, and immediately forgotten. He must write himself notes, take pictures of people he's supposed to remember, and tattoo himself with facts to remember. Its a remarkable concept.
The question the whole way through Memento is whether or not the film can live up to its concept. The film is shown from its ending scene to its beginning, making it even more puzzling to watch. The viewer has to give their full attention to Memento, or else they won't have any clue as to what's going on, but it can be rewarding to those who picked up on most of it. Memento is a one-of-a-kind experience that is so mystifyingly confusing that you'll enjoy getting lost in it.
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(Very Good)