Not smart. Not dumb. Patient.

Rating: 10/10 (25 June 2001)

There have been lots of reviews written by fans and detractors of the movie. Inevitably, the words 'smart' and 'dumb' have been used to describe the movie as well as each group. It's not about that. It's about patience.
MEMENTO is about a man for whom the only certainty in life is that he needs to get justice for his wife. For that, he relies on the system -- his system. In the end, the system delivers. What's entertaining is to see how the system works and how it does its magic.
That, however, takes patience.
If you're looking for simple entertainment, don't come in. If you're looking for a roller-coaster, go see THEMUMMYRETURNSPEARLHARBORTHEFASTANDTHEFURIOUSTOMBRAIDER.
If you're patient and you're willing, MEMENTO will through you for a loop.