Not very fulfilling

Rating: 10/10 (28 April 2013)

Memento was the film that really got Christopher Nolan noticed and it is my personal favorite of his films, just because it is so unique. It uses a non-linear structure that Nolan has used in a lot of his films and gives it a very dark, tense theme. The structure is reverse-chronological and, therefore, means that the film starts at the end of the story and end at the beginning. But what makes this particular use of it so spectacular is that, for the whole film, you know that the film is going to end with the beginning but, as you reach it, Nolan pulls all certainty away from you; leaving you craving for more. This film is not very fulfilling due to the structure - the viewer still wants to see more - and that's what makes it such a memorable film. Nolan's directing skills aren't the only great feature of this film. His script is also stunning. It involves the main character, Guy Pearse, talking to himself but, almost, addressing us; allowing us into his head. Guy Pearse's acting is superb, portraying all the emotions that his character would have. The rest of the (rather small) cast are also great and help to give the viewer the uncertainty that makes this film so great.
Christopher Nolan took on a tricky idea to make a good film of and executed it in a very clever way. A film that should be seen by any Nolan fan or wannabe-director. 10/10