good technique but still a bit disappointing

Rating: 8/10 (29 October 2006)

Don't get me wrong. The acting was superb. Jackman, Bale, Caine, Johansson and the rest of the cast gave admirable performances. Visually, the movie was stimulating but the culmination was so-so. And sure I wouldn't weigh it so much but I must, because this is a thriller, so the resolution is considerably important. Maybe I had too high of an expectation. I absolutely enjoyed Memento. Loved it. I guess I was expecting something of the same intensely witty mind blowing resolution. The other reason it receives a rather low score for me is that the movie runs a bit long and lags at certain points both plot wise and clue-dropping wise. But if you don't mind a fairly uninspiring resolution and can pay attention through the rather slow portions of this movie, by all means go watch it. It is a wonderfully captured and edited movie with wonderful acting. It is definitely thought provoking and you will leave the theater discussing the twists of the movie. The question is- will you be discussing it in a disappointed manner or an enthralled manner? All in all it was decent.