Simply The Finest Film of the Year.

Rating: Null/10 (2 May 2001)

Some people who have commented on 'Memento' state that it is too complex for its own good. I suppose this is an understandable response from an audience that are used to nothing more than mindless spectacle and CGI dynamics. In an era where cinema output has been notably and depressingly dumbed down, with crass comedies such as Scary Movie being flavour of the moment, it is heartening to see a film which is almost perfect in every department being made. In terms of writing, direction, editing and performance, you'll be hard pushed to find a film this good being released all year. From the atmospheric opening to the frantic and utterly satisfying climax, this film is a revelation. The experimentation with narrative structure may demand your undivided attention, but I fail to see anything that is wrong with that. As the plot builds and the details of Guy Pearce's characters dilemma are slowly revealed, the attentive viewer will fail to be anything other than fully absorbed in the story that is unfolding. This is truly inspirational film making and it is destined for classic status in years to come.