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Summary: Judge for yourself, but...
Review: I thought it was the biggest wasted of time. If I could sue for my time back, I would.
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Summary: Cheap cinematic tricks.
Review: The only reason this movie keeps you guessing is through the use of deceptive editing. Had the director used a straight-forward timeline, the "mystery" would be immediately evident.. I personally don't like contrived confusion. If the screenplay isn't clever enough to engage the movie-goer then throw in a few "cuts," jump the time-line around, and "voila" instant confusion. Much the same effect as Quentin Tarantino uses. When the movie ended, I felt cheated because the mystery is so profoundly mudane. Give me Hitchcock any day.
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Summary: May Replace Citizen Kane As Number One Movie Of All Time!...
Review: This could well be the greatest movie of all time. It is without peer. A true cinematic gem, missed at the yawn awards. Inventive, stylish, provocative and in a class all by it's self. This is virtuosso film making at it's finest! A true movie connoisseur's movie...
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Summary: It's A Puzzle Wrapped In a Riddle Wrapped In An Enigma. NOT.
Review: With 590 reviews out there, I'm sure someone has already revealed the great secret behind these "mind-bending challenges", but I'm going to do it once again so it will be up front and easy to spot for all those frustrated kids. Plus I just figured it out myself and I feel like showing off. Okay here it is, the classic dilemma of making something much harder than it really is -- To access the special features on Disc 2 of the Memento Special Edition DVD set, choose one of the following icons: Binoculars (for Trailers), Globe (for International Art), Skull (for Anatomy Of A Scene), Clock (for Short Story), Book (for Director's Script) and the Math Compass Thing (for Stills, Sketches & Journal). Once you've decided what feature you would like to access, simply select the corresponding icon and continue answering "C" for EVERY question. (Yes, even if you *do* hear voices ALWAYS and not OCCASIONALLY.) Sooner or later, but guaranteed to work, you will get to the feature you were looking for. There is a maze out there, sportsfan, so if you'd like to go wandering aimlessly, by all means do. But the most simple and effective way is taking the ol' straight & narrow. Of course there are some hidden features that require a slightly different game plan. (For example, to watch the film chronologically, arrange the tire-fixing photos in reverse order when they come up on the "Clock Test") In any case, this a great movie, and a..unique DVD. On the one hand, I think the menu design and test questions are interesting and fairly entertaining..at least the first couple times..and we shouldn't stifle creative designs like this one just because it gave us all a couple minutes (or sadly, hours) of angry desperation. On the other hand, it can be a little annoying when you wanna skip right to the meat & potatoes; an off-switch for the brain-busters woulda been nice. Speaking of which, I'm flipping the off-switch on this amazing and mind-expanding review. Blah.
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Summary: What a mess!
Review: ohmigod....I love this movie, but thank God I didn't buy the Limited Edition version of the DVD. A friend of mine wasn't so lucky.
I've seen it up close and I can't imagine what they were thinking. You have to play an unending stream of nightmarish games to use the DVD! The disc with the movie is easy enough to figure if you work it out logically. You'll be shown a quickly edited series of words. Then the DVD will ask you which word wasn't shown to you in the sequence. To start the movie, pick the word "Watch" out of the menu. Movie will play. But put in the Special Features DVD and it's just dumb luck if you find ANYTHING. In fact, by the time you see something, you'll be so annoyed you can't enjoy it. I know they were trying to simulate psychological tests or perhaps the experience of having no memory. But they went too far. It's infuriating, it's monotonous and it's not worth [the money] for the aggravation. Rent it - Don't buy it!
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Summary: Small Minds Beware
Review: Small minded people will not like this instant classic. Shot backwards in time this movie will really befuddle and confuse those of us who cannot grasp anything past Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sixteen Candles. Guy Pierce is a shooting star in this business. The story is new, interesting and compelling. Its like putting together a puzzle. GREAT FLICK! GREAT CONCEPT!
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Summary: otnemom weiver
Review: I waited until the Limited Edition of Memento was released to see it for a second time. I was plesantly surprised. Not only can you watch the film with director Christopher Nolan's commentary but you can also watch the film in chronological order. It is amazing that backward or forward...the film works both ways and is one of the best psychological thrillers in years. Memento is that rare film that can be looked at over and over again and you will always find something that you missed the first time around. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Stoopid puzzle tricks solved - (mercifully).
Review: Stunning, jaw-dropping movie. Personally, I think it's the best film out of Hollywood since Eastwood's "Unforgiven" ('92). If you want to access the special features disc, sans headache - and I do mean headache! - just click over to the dvdtalk.com homepage, go to the bottom of the page (if they haven't moved it), and voila - it's already done.
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Summary: A movie that can't be made any better!
Review: When movies end, I feel either satisfied (but oblivous to the fact that it actually [stunk]) or it just generally [stunk]. I've grown so used to movies that 'satisfy' me that watching this movie practically blew me AWAY! It wasn't a type of movie that you'd like to watch and understand, it's a type of movie that you'd like to watch once and try to get it at the point. For me, that's what made it so interesting. When I first saw this, like a couple of weeks ago, it just fascinated me to how the movie was edited. And that even though there are so many jumps and skips, the story was still intact and kept the viewers interested through out the whole thing. I mean, when I was watching it, my younger brother and sister were just roaming around making noises while I tried to concentrate on the movie. Sometimes, they'll barge in at the scene change like when he's having one of his flashbacks etc. and talk to me and my parents. Then they ask us what's going on, and we'd be like, "uh, it's difficult to explain." Well it's true, it is difficult to explain! It's not just a reason for them to go away, but it's one of the most CONFUSING (yet the BEST) movie I've ever watched in my life! That's what makes this movie probably one of those movies that could be repeated a hundred years later, and still be good. These kind of movies are the type of movies that are the most thought of and most planned out; that's why it IS so GOOD! I'd watch it again, but I wouldn't. The magic of it is still too powerful that am afraid that once I get it (the movie; and I did get, but it's still not clear) it'll all make sense and bring me back on this path of 'boredom' if you know what I mean. So overall, I am giving this movie 5 STARS for it's the movie that can't be made any better!
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Summary: "I have to believe in a world outside my own mind......."
Review: It's finally here. The wait is over. Now, you can get the special edition of "Memento," which is loaded with tons of cool features and extras. Not only that, but the movie is also remastered, both in picture and sound. Is this special edition worth getting? You betcha! The picture quality is outstanding! It's hard to believe that this is a low-budget film. Somebody wrote a review claiming that this wasn't in widescreen. I don't know what kind of version that person got, but the one I bought is very much widescreen, so don't let that throw you off track. To have this movie be presented in full screen would be a crime! I also noticed how much better the sound quality is. I haven't had a chance to watch it in DTS, but I'm sure the quality is top-notch. Before the special features, a little recap of what the movie is about for those who are new to this movie. Leonard Shelby has a condition. He has no short term memory. Everything fades for him. If he talks to someone for too long he'll forget who that person is and what they were talking about. Ten or twenty minutes later he'll have no recollection of what happened earlier on. The twist: he's looking for the man who raped and murdered his wife. Now, Leonard is armed to the teeth with important tattoos to help him remember important info, and is also armed with a camera to take pictures of those who he encounters. He only lives for revenge, wanting to find the identity of a killer he can't possibly ever know for sure. The second twist is that the movie is told in REVERSE order. So, be warned; this is not a movie you can just sit down and eat your popcorn and relax. This is a movie that forces you to think. Now the special features; there's tons of them. You get to hear director commentary, which is very cool. On the second disk is where all of the special features lie, but you can't just click on them. OH NO! You've got to work to earn them. Solve brain teasers and puzzles and answer questions very much like a psychological test. Very cool! If you're a fan of the movie, you won't mind the work. Some of the features are a behind the scenes feature, two trailers, pictures, the short story by Nolan's brother, Leonard's journal, and more. And there are hidden features I have yet to find. But I did find one that I think will interest you very much. Know what it is? Do you? Yes, there is a way to watch the movie in CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!!! It's hidden, so it's not an option you can just select. It's pretty easy to do. NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO DISCOVER THE FEATURE FOR YOURSELF, DO NOT READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH!! Here's what you do: 1)make sure the second disk is in. 2)click on the clock image that is below the gun. 3)answer the series of questions anyway you please; when in doubt, go with "C." 4)you'll be asked to put four images in chronological order instead, put them in BACKWARDS order. 5)need help? here's the order: third image, fourth image, first image, and then the second image. 6)movie will begin to play in chronological order. congrats! enjoy! I was very pleased with this special edition of "Memento." It was like watching it for the very first time. If you're a big fan of the movie, then get it as soon as you can. You will not regret it. I know I didn't. This special edition surpasses the original in every way. See it to believe it.
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