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Summary: Thrilling, Compelling
Review: Chances are if you've asked people if they've seen the movie "Memento", they'd probably say no. That's because the movie never got a huge push and never made it to most of the theaters. But now, after the DVD premiered, the talk is going around: "Memento" is a new classic for thrillers today. Who would have ever thought of a movie that goes from the end to the beginning, and actually showing success? Guy Pearce is Leonard, a man that has a rare brain disorder that impairs his short term memory. Therefore, he won't remember anything that happened five minutes ago. Leonard is a widower trying to find out who killed his wife. He meets Natalie (Carrie Anne-Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano). I can't tell you much about the plot because it would reveal too much! You learn more and more as you go into the movie, the more we go backwards into Leonard's life. No one seems to be who they really are. This film really makes you think, and in the end, you're really taken for a loop. "Memento" is one of these movies you have to see twice. Pearce is excellent, the suspense is there, and there is alot of suprise as well.
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Summary: Best of the year
Review: I saw it twice in the theatre and had to buy it as soon as it came out. The extras in the DVD create more questions than answers. If you like twists and uncertainies, you will like this.
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Summary: Sheer Genius!
Review: It is rare to see a film which can truly be called unique. This is one of the few. The entire movie is backwards. No the people don't walk and talk in reverse...darn it you just have to see it to understand. Just when you think it's a great movie it gets better.
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Summary: A fascinating puzzle
Review: This film is a sequence of vignettes, shown in reverse chronological order, through which a murder mystery begins to unfold. The end of each newly witnessed scene takes us to where the prior one ends. Since the edges of the scenes overlap by a few seconds, we are able to piece them together to form a continuum.Brilliant in concept, well executed and well acted, this film is a spellbinding puzzle that is engrossing from beginning to end. Some critics of the film complain that the film's story would be simple-minded and uninteresting if viewed in normal time. I don't agree. In any case, the film's "backwards" format poses certain limits on story complexity because of the extra mental effort we must go through to piece the puzzle together. I think the film achieves a perfectly reasonable balance, considering these constraints. Others say that there are flaws in the plotline; however I believe that a second viewing will convince most observers that there are explanations for most, if not all, perceived anomalies. As Leonard Shelby, Guy Pierce delivers a fine, low-key performance: that of a man whose emotions are sometimes grayed by the trauma of a life that has come unraveled. Shelby is a man who is not completely innocent, but his life has become such a nightmare that he we feel sympathy for him nonetheless. However the finest performance of the film is by Carrie-Anne Moss. In the character of Natalie, Leonard's flawed and tragic soul mate, she embodies anger, hatred, vindictiveness, sadness, compassion, and desperation. And all are portrayed without a single false note. The movie is not perfect, and not for everyone, but I found it well worth the viewing.
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Summary: Very Good but completely depressing
Review: Memento is well made, if nothing else. Taughtly written, well directed, well acted, and once you get used to the backwards storytelling, surprisingly easy to follow. Hopefully it will give a much deserved boost to the careers of Guy Pearce, Carrie Anne Moss and Callum Keith Rennie (not that he really needs one, but I'll show a bit of patriotism anyway).
Despite all its good qualities, and despite the fact that I'd like to go back and figure it out properly, from start to finish, I don't think I will. The film is so relentlessly depressing, and disturbing that the ending, while clever, and satisfying on one level, brings its own sense of relief that you can get back to normal life. You certainly don't want to know the characters afterwards. However, this is probably an indication of how well the film establishes mood, and it's definately worth a watch, but I'm not sure I'd recommend buying it right away.
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Summary: Watch This Movie
Review: In a day and age where plot twists are common place, Memento takes it a step further working itself forward and back at the same time. A constant switch between grainy black and white, and color film. An entirely origional plot, terrific dialoge, and superior acting make this movie an easy contender for almost anyones top ten list. If a thinking movie is your thing, then buy this. I guarantee you will watch it over and over again. If you're like me, you will not only be happy to pick up something new each time, but also you will try to see any screw ups within the movie. Which I have yet to find. And that is a testament to the director and editors who have done a superb job of not mixing anything up in such a complicated story line.
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Summary: Watch This Movie
Review: In a day and age where plot twists are common place, Memento takes it a step further. Working itself foward and back at the same time. A constant switch between grainy black and white film, and color film. An entirely origional plot, terriffic dialoge, and superior acting make this movie an easy contender for almost anyones top ten movie list. If a thinking movie is your thing, then buy this. I guarantee you will watch it over and over again. If your like me, you will not only be happy to pick up something new each time, but also you will try to see any screw ups with in the film. Which I have yet to find one. Which is a testament to the director and editors of this film, who have done a superb job of not mixing anything up in such a complicated story line.
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Summary: Best movie I've seen in a while
Review: Why hollywood spends 100 million dollars making [junky] movies is beyond me when all they need are more scripts as well written as this one. I watched it twice over the this past weekend for the first and second times. WOW, what a movie. You feel like your a detective putting pieces of a puzzle together backwards. I really enjoyed this movie greatly.
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Summary: a must see
Review: If you see any reviews giving this movie less than 3 out of five, don't believe them - probably pretentious film school students who think they're smarter than the rest of us. I watched this movie for the first time last week, and watched it again the next night, and again the following night. I've recommended it to friends and none were disappointed. Its true, the gimmick (running the film backward) does give you a bit of a headache at first, but as mentioned by other reviewers - its the only way to make you experience what the main character (Leonard) is experiencing - he doesn't know what will happen next, and neither will you. The acting is first rate, the film is moody, sad at times without losing its sense of humour. Looking at some of the [stuff] that gets nominated for academy awards these days, its sad that Memento didn't get even a nomination (Training Day... Gladiator? Braveheart?!?! Come on! Why not nominate Dude Where's My Car? while you're at it, or how about Sorority Boys?) Check this movie out.
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Summary: Best movie of 2001.
Review: "Memento" was the best movie of 2001. Hands down. I just love it.
Seen it 5 times and it will never,ever get old. I figure some thing new out with every vewing and that is only something a truly great movie could do. The acting in the movie is top notch.
Guy Peacer... is outstanding, he really makes you beilve that is chactor has this problem. Just look at his eyes, I mean he looks lost for godsake. Carrie Ann-Moss ...was really good. This is her best carrer performance. Joe Pilanto... was good. The stroy line and plot are origianl. Edited well. Shot very well. Christopher Nolan is a really good director. ... Now I own the original one disc DVD and I will buy this Special Limited Edition 2 Disc version. I hope they do something to watching it from start to end not end to satrt. But if they don't that is okay becaue both way's it would be great. I can't wait to see all the features on the second disc!...
-RuffRyders20013
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