Not everything really is, as it looks like on first view...

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2012)

Right after watching the Movie I wanted to give about 6 from 10 Points. It was much too confusing, not that thrilling (as you already knew who the "real" murder is) and you didn't get all the answers at the end. But somehow I made a review myself and thought about the whole plot. Actually, I had to admit: Its not I that got confused, Its Nolan that wanted me to get confused ! The whole thing is made up backwards to learn two things: First - imagine life as it could be, learn to love what you got - because somehow life can change and the only thing you rely on are pity emotions like revenge that provides your life with some sense. And second: Not everything really is, as it looks like on first view. You can adapt this interpretation for almost every situation of life - for example prejudices. And maybe you can also test yourself about how moral you are. Do YOU understand Leonards behavior if Teddy really tried to help him, by burning all the evidence for already killing the real murder but hunting instead Teddy as nothing in life worths than the sense for revenge? Or maybe do you even share this behavior? Or do YOU deny all of Leonards doing? Whatever it is, its all in your imagination.
Well: I have to admit, Nolan really got me. He caught me that much with his confuseness that I almost didn't get the message and messed up all the intentions. But as it made me think about life and esteem, what every good movie should get the viewer up to, I give it 9/10.
Very good Nolan!