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Summary: !mlif siht ees tsum uoY
Review: I've seen this movie twice and was awed each time. Memento has an incredible, mind-boggling narrative structure that perfectly matches the brilliantly conceived protagonist. Memento will keep you guessing to the very end and even after the end.The fascinating thing about the film is the way memory becomes an exterior rather than an interior phenomenon. (Cinema is the perfect medium for this type of story, since movies take exterior perspectives.) Rather than existing somewhere in the private recesses of the brain, Shelby's memories are tattooed on his body and recorded as Polaroid photos with captions. This seems to make his memories more "objective" than the ordinary person's, but that turns out to be an illusion. His "memories" are just as capable of distortion as anyone else's, and the reason for these distortions is the same -- the desire to create a new personal "history" that covers up shameful or painful facts. Memento is more creative in any five minutes than most movies are from start to finish. DO NOT MISS IT!
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Summary: A Cinematic Breakthrough
Review: One word to sum this movie up: Clever. It was so well done, ingenius concept, direction, and acting. Guy Pearce is just phenomenal and does a wonderful job portraying a man with amnesia. In my opinion, undoubtably one of the best movies ever made. It's that good!
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Summary: Interesting, but ultimately unsatisfying.
Review: The idea of a movie running backwards is intriguing, and this one is well-edited. The different styles made the film a puzzle to figure out as it runs. The whole premise of having no short-term memory is fascinating. Memento has the dark, edginess of Fight Club. It is a very dark film. So if you like movies for the concept, and don't care about a happy ending or uplifting message, then you'll probably like this.
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Summary: Hated it!
Review: The flash backs drove my wife and I crazy. All we wanted was to watch a movie and be entertained; not to test our patience on a friday night at the end of a long working week. One would have to be a movie critic to see the value or get the message from this one. If you are like us, "we just want to be entertained" don't torture yourself watching this movie. Unfortunately we got fed-up and quit watching before we could get any appreciation of its entertainment value.
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Summary: Such a new way
Review: This movie,itself indeed,is a brand new idea that against other regular movies.it uses a very interesting method for organize the play and even not comfortable for first viewing. but, what it makes different,weird, is seducing you to watch it again for the whole satisfaction.Get the movie!
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Summary: Incredbile! Can you pay attention?
Review: This past year was very lackluster with movies. Most of the films that were released were absolutely horrible with the exception of a select few. However, I had the opportunity to watch one of the best movies I have ever seen. Finally, we have a halfway decent story and great acting intertwined into the same movie! Nice to see since many flicks from recent memory have been big names in bad movies. This film was marvelous on DVD in Widescreen and looses an awful lot on VHS. The acting is great, the music is good, the scenery and cinematography is astounding, and I would rank this independent film one of the best ever. I recommend this movie to be watched as long as you have a good attention span!
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: Extraordinarily clever film. Somewhat ambiguous in that working through the possible conclusions and explanations raises some potential inconsistencies. I don't believe a completely rational explanation is intended. I've watched it twice and will certainly watch it again. This is a disc to buy! I only wish there was a director's commentary as his intentions are a bit difficult to extrapolate.
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Summary: Guy Pearce Rocks!
Review: Slowly over the years I have come to appreciate Guy Pearce as an actor more and more. First, (to my knowledge) PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT - He is very strange and absolutely wonderful in this film. It has become one of my all time favorites! Next, (I saw him in)LA CONFIDENTIAL - ROCK! He plays a little pain in the buns that you can't help but love/hate. Then, RAVENOUS - Whoah! This is a crazy, delicious film! I recommend it to anyone with a stomach on the strong side, again he rocks! NOW, my loves, MOMENTO!!!!! YAHOOOOO! He is awesome. This is very near a one man show staring my favorite actor! The others in this flick are great also, Carrie Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano (both of Matrix fame. But our Guy hits the bullseye with this in depth look at a human beings inner thoughts. Everything about this film is intriguing and fresh. From the way it is filmed to the way it makes you think. Not to mention the moments you burst out laughing (who would have thunk it?). I can honestly say this went into my best bin along with Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Next up (and I am far too pumped about) The Count of Monte Cristo. not only does Guy seem to be in a great role but the other actors/actrices seem to be great. Also, (and I thought I was dreaming this one) in March 02, The Time Machine! I can't believe my favorite actor and one of my favorite old movies coliding into a new movie. AND IT EVEN LOOKS PRETTY GOOD!!! So all in all Memento is awesome! Definetly see the others for a taste of great film making and talent.
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Summary: Guy Pearce Rocks!
Review: Slowly over the years I have come to appreciate Guy Pearce as an actor more and more. First, (to my knowledge) PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT-He is very strange and absolutely wonderful in this film. It has become one of my all time favorites! Next, (I saw him in)LA CONFIDENTIAL-ROCK! He plays a little pain in the buns that you can't help but love/hate (and he gets laid by a woman). Then, RAVENOUS-Whoah! This is a crazy, delicious film! I recommend it to anyone with a stomach on the strong side, again he rocks! NOW, my loves, MOMENTO! YAHOOOOO! He is awesome. This is very near a one man show staring a very talented actor! The others in this flick are great also, Carrie Anne Moss and Christopher Nolan (both of Matrix fame). But our Guy hits the bullseye with this in depth look at a human beings inner thoughts in the midst of danger and survival. Everything about this film is intriguing and fresh. From the way it is filmed to the way it makes you think. Not to mention the moments you burst out laughing (who would have thunk it?). I can honestly say this went into my best bin along with Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Next up (and I am far too pumped about) The Count of Monte Cristo. not only does Guy seem to be in a great role but the other actors/actrices seem to be great. Also, (and I thought I was dreaming this one) in March 02, The Time Machine! I can't believe my favorite actor and one of my favorite old movies coliding into a new movie. (AND IT EVEN LOOKS PRETTY GOOD!) So all in all Memento is awesome! Definetly see this movie and the others for a taste of great film making and talent.
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Summary: I just don¿t know¿
Review: I will not be so snobby and say that my opinion garners serious attention. My opinion is my own and I hold no ill feeling to those that enjoyed this movie. In fact I enjoyed it myself for the most part, but in my opinion, I walked from this movie with nothing. It was entertaining to see how the movie progressed. The story that unfolded backward was ingenious, but rough getting started. The performances were excellent, as was the script. Guy Pearce, Cary-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano all carry the movie so well. My problem is that the entire movie gets you to sympathize with the character and by the end, you're not sure what to think. I don't want to give much away by saying anymore. The movie is obviously leaning toward being artistic, and that's fine. And I do know something about art, I was an art major in college. I guess my beef is that the movie is dark and down in it's tone, and many people will not find it entertaining in that respect. Movies in general are supposed to entertain and with that said, if you don't find dark, moody, twisted and surreal entertaining, you probably won't find this all that much fun to watch. Myself, I tend to sit on the fence between artistic and entertaining and this movie leans too much toward artistic.
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