Memento

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Summary: CLIFFHANGER-RAMA
Review: This movie works, because, besides told backwards, each scene in the movie leaves you pondering how and why. For example, why is he running, from who, or is he run after someone. This story keeps you glued to the story line to figure out who each of these characters and what are they doing to Leonard. Also it would probably be more on the funny side if you get to see this movie in a normal format.

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Summary: This movie blew me off
Review: Memento is one of the few movies which really made me think. The idea behind the movie is amazing - taking the whole story backwards.

And the part when the present and past (the backward story and the frontward story) connect is shown brilliantly.

The movie is about a guy who can't remember anything for more than five minutes - and so he makes notes, tattoos his body, and uses polaroids to assist him. He remembers that his wife has been raped. And so he goes after the killer for revenge. But it is difficult due to his memory.

And this is made more interesting as the whole movie is shown in a reverse order.

After the movie got over - I sat for hours thinking about it. And I re saw the movie the next day to understand it better. And you know what - it was more fun the second time - as I started getting a clearer picture.

How many movies can you see two times and say - that was just mind blowing?

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Summary: The secret to Memento!
Review: Some customer reviews here have complained that the menu structure is confusing and it is difficult to access the special features, such as the movie with all scenes in chronological order.

Hidden features such as these are called "easter eggs" because you have to hunt for them. But there are websites that give easy instructions for accessing the easter eggs for Memento and just about every other DVD. Do a web search on "dvd easter eggs" and a few clicks later, you'll be able to unlock the secrets of Memento!

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Summary: Mind-blowing, Tarantino-like intensity
Review: Once in a great while, a movie comes along and absolutely blows my mind - that's Memento. And considering that it was a semi-independent film (meaning that it went to indie film fests, though it still had enough money to cast some pretty big names, like Carrie-Anne Moss), it makes me wonder why Hollywood is blowing hundreds of millions of dollars on mediocre films - instead of unforgettable ones like this one.

Memento is the story of Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), a man who lost his short-term memory when he tried to save his wife from the man who raped and murdered her. Intent on revenge, Leonard keeps track of the facts with the help of Polaroids, scribbled notes, and tattoos, which tell him which hotel he's staying in, who he can trust, and who's lying to him.

The story is filmed in Tarantino-like intensity - in short clips, jumping from one story to another. To complicate things even more, the scenes are shown in reverse chronological order. You view each scene through the main character's eyes - not knowing what happened earlier. In the end, everything you took as a given is shaken - and you're left wondering who the bad guys really were and who was telling the truth.

When it was all over, I spent hours working everything out, playing everything in true chronological order. And the more I thought through it, the more amazed I became.

Be warned that Memento isn't a brainless movie. Rent it, and be prepared for two hours of blissful confusion that will drive you to replay it over and over.

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Summary: A "thinker" of a film!
Review: I had to watch this film 3 or 4 times to really figure out what happened. That's not a bad thing, though! Each time I watch it, I find myself saying, "Oooh, I get it now!" You really have to pay attention to every single scene or you'll miss something. That's the beauty of this film. It has great replay value! You very rarely come across a film that makes you think. This is a small gem that will stay in my DVD library for a long time.

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Summary: Outstanding movie
Review: This movie is a very , very good movie. It works backward (you find out why on the end) what is so great about this movie is that when you think you got everything figured out (or at least something) it backfires at you and changes your idea. When you are watching this movie and get little bored don't turn it off (you would be glad on the end you didn't)

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Summary: Memories can be deceiving...
Review: This is one of those rare movies that you will instantly want to watch again after you see it the first time. The Special Edition contains many interesting pieces of additional material including a chronological presentation of the film on the second disc. The style of the packaging and menus enhance the experience as well. Watch it with friends and be prepared for the discussion that will follow. No DVD collection should be without this intricate and intelligent film.

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Summary: AMAZING!
Review: I first seen a show on this film which is a documentary feature on the dvd as well! (HAHAHA DVD is awesome) Then i heard that the same director - Chris Nolan was going to direct the next Batman film! So I picked this version up since the stoner guy who worked at the recore store quoted "Dude, that's like a hefty limited edition man, if you don't get I will!" So I bought it and I loved it, now I'm looking for his first film - FOLLOWING- which I can't but so far memento is absolutely amazing! I can't wait for any other type of work that Chris Nolan puts out with. He seems like he only directs movies with characters of truly very unique situations so Batman is a perfect fit for this future king of film! If you heard of memento then I suggest you see it because it is a film unlike any other that I have ever laid eyes on for a long time.

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Summary: Ground-breaking and thoroughly watchable film
Review: Be prepared to watch Memento several times. There is much more going on than may meet the eye at first glance. Director/Writer Nolan is doing much more than telling a tale in an innovative fashion. He is making statements about reality and human experience whether he intended to or not.

The narrative loop in the film, far more than a gimmick, unseats us from the comfortable theater seat and makes us sit up an take notice. By the end of the film, we have (hopefully!) figured out what exactly is going on to Leonard/Lenny. It's a shame he has no clue -- or does he?

I've always thought Guy Pearce was a great actor, and this is easily his best work to date (with LA Confidential a close second). Joe Pantoliano and Carrie Ann Moss are brilliant in the supporting cast. I just wish this film had garnered more acclaim than it did.

Unfortunately I haven't found any of Nolan's work since to be all that memorable, but he has proven himself to be both insightful and capable of crafting a stunning piece of ground-breaking cinema.

One wish for the DVD -- on Nolan's "Following" we had the option of watching the film "in order." I really wanted that option here. Not that I need it to help the film make sense, but just to get one step deeper into this wonderfully crafted film. Now that I know the ending from the beginning, why not turn it on its head and see what we can see from another angle.

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Summary: Amazing and Thrilling
Review: Wow, this movie was awesome. Christopher Nolan finds a neat way to tell a story...backwards with cause and effect. Guy Pearce and Joe Pantalonio did a wonderful job but i didnt think Carrie Anne Moss did that good of a job, couldve been better. A very compelling story. When I first saw this movie i didnt figure it out at first but then i thought about it and figured it out.

Guy Pearce plays Leonard Shelby, a man looking for vengeance on the man who raped and murdered his wife, but the problem is that he cant make new memories so he has to write down, take pictures and tattoo himself to capture vital information for him to remember. Joe Pantaloin plays John Edward Gammel aka Teddy, who plays a vital role in the movie. Carrie Anne Moss plays Natalie, a woman who is supposedly helping Leonard.

Whether or not your a fan of this genre of a movie you should see it anyway, youll be surprised. Christopher Nolan is now one of my favorite directors. Go see Insomnia too (Christopher Nolan's second major film)