Gimmick...But Not So Pure and Simple

Rating: 7/10 (29 April 2013)

"I Forgot to Remember to Forget" is an old Rockabilly ditty. Elvis recorded it. Here we have a derivative, original, and refreshingly old, been there before style that is, one has to say, nothing more than a Gimmick. Yes, a hugely successful, highly-acclaimed Gimmick, but a Gimmick nonetheless.
That doesn't mean that this is not a well crafted and somewhat entertaining Neo-Noir. But it surely is overrated to say the least. It made its mark ushering in the new Millennium with a pretentious grand design and a challenge for all to take notice. They did.
But is it a great Movie? No. It is painstakingly written and edited to make some sort of twisted sense. But for some it must be painstakingly complex. This is like aerobics for the Mind. No pain no gain. But not everyone likes going to the Gym.
So this one is a matter of taste. If you take some deep breaths, and are ready to participate in this game of one-two-three, one-two three, again and again, then this might be for you. If you want something to just entertain and have a good time from the Movie Machine, this probably isn't it.