Majorthebys Charming and brutal

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

divyanshupathak-33326 Unsatisfying ending as it should be. Watching multiple times is must if you have a weak memory. One of Nolan's best work.

crossbonesgt-31033 Memento is one of those one-of-a-kind mystery thrillers that just enthrall you every second it is playing on whatever screen you're watching it on. Leonard, a guy with memory problems, is played brilliantly by Guy Pearce; it's a nuance performance that only gets better with age. It's a mix of naive brilliance, bumbling complexity, and each glance and facial expression is infused with the quest for knowledge and answers, something we can all relate too at some point in our lives.Memento's main hook of course, if you haven't seen it after all these years, is that the movie is played in reverse, to an extent. The colored scenes are played backwards, representing Leonard's memory struggles. It's really interesting watching a movie like this; the audience becomes armed with information that Leonard forgets as the movie goes on. To Leonard, these colored scenes are advancing normally. It gives the audience the same profoundly limited vantage possessed by Leonard. Leonard cannot remember what happened 5 minutes ago and thus enters every scene ignorant of what has already transpired. Since the movie is told in reverse chronological order, the audience also enters every scene with no idea of what has transpired. If that sounds mind-boggling, that's because it very much is. It makes a lot more sense when you watch the movie, trust me. The movie also has black-and-white scenes which are played chronologically. Eventually, the b&w scenes and colored scenes overlap. The other major characters, such as Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano), highly enrich the experience with their great performances as well. Teddy in particular oozes sleaziness, but as you watch there's a lot more to his character than director Christopher Nolan may initially let on.

Pjtaylor-96-138044 'Memento (2000)' may seem somewhat pedestrian when viewed in the 'right order' as opposed to the way it is actually presented, in reverse, but even then it stands up as a nuanced character study. Its backwards nature is a clever conceit that's more than just a gimmick, though. It's woven into the very nature of the narrative and, as such, one should not be presented without the other. It also comes as a natural extension to the main character, allowing for plenty of unique moments that challenge audience perception. This is essentially the piece's mission statement and it achieves it in full. The character's are beautifully realised, with the protagonist's inner journey coming full circle just as the movie itself does so. 8/10

oliverkahn-24487 Thank Goodness I didn't read the reviews posted before I saw the film!! Most reviews (including ones on this site) will tell you waaayyyy too much about the movie, and that's just plain frustrating. But, as an avid cinephile, I promise not to do the same.Memento is one of those pictures that will have you sitting in the theater after the lights come up so you can talk to everyone else about what they thought of the movie. This is a highly intelligent and original brain teaser that will have you guessing from beginning to end, and even afterwards. The story and the direction are the best I've seen so far this year, and it deserves all the kudos it gets.Plainly put, the film tells the story of Leonard Shelby: a man who lost his short term memory in an assault where his wife was raped and murdered; now he's looking for the killer, despite his handicap. Simple as that. You don't need to know anymore.The film is constructed and told in such a way that you are constantly put into the shoes of Leonard Shelby, beautifully played by Guy Pierce. Carrie-Ann Moss gives an equally mysterious and complex performance. This film is well-made all the way around--from the direction, to the editing, and especially the unique story that is rarely found in Hollywood these days. Four Stars!This review may have been a little dry on the details, but go see the movie--you'll be thanking me later.PS: Only go to the official website AFTER you've seen the movie. It too will give too much away. Afterwards, though, go and look at it--it's pretty impressive.