Memento...One of those "Wow" movies!

Rating: 10/10 (22 May 2006)

Where do I begin? They should make a genre of movies for ones like this and just call them "Wow Movies." That is the reaction I had after watching this one. First of all, if you have a short attention span or don't like to pay very close attention to movies, do not watch this one. It is a film for the thinking person, one which requires your full attention. The plot (and the way it is portrayed) is one of a kind. Memento starts at the end, and progressively works toward the beginning. Confused? The movie is backwards (Wondering what I mean by that? See for yourself!). Guy Pearce gives a striking performance, one that will leave you wondering "How did this guy not win the Best Actor Academy Award?!" Pearce's character, Leonard Shelby, suffers from a short-term memory loss disease. To remember things, he must tattoo notes all over his body, and take photographs of every last person and thing he encounters. Pearce's performance will make any viewer believe this guy really can't remember a damn thing. He is that good. The movie is full of twists, turns, surprises, you name it. If you think a character is good, chances are they are bad. And if you think someone is really trying to help Leonard, well let's just say they might not be as sympathetic as you seem. This film will undoubtedly leave you with numerous questions, some which may even be about your very own life and the motives of all the people in your life. Now, what were we talking about? Grade: A (must see)