Simply superb

Rating: 8/10 (27 July 2005)

Momento is one of those rare films that has an original and interesting idea and manages to carry out it execution perfectly. The story follows Leonard (guy pierce) as he seeks out vengeance for the brutal rape and murder of his wife.
Where this differs from the usual cannon fodder is that Leonard has no short term memory and relies on tattoos and photos to carry out his investigation as well as to survive in the dark world he now enhabits.
The film is short in reverse so your perspective is always from Leonard's point of view enabling you to empathise and the director to keep you on the edge of your seat through out, never knowing who is honest and who is taking the Leonard for ride.