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Summary: Ok, I read all the reviews, but ...
Review: ... there is nothing clever about this. I was really looking forward to this as the complexity and originality of it had been highlighted by many reviews. At the end of viewing it, I thought, this is over-rated. I see no point in showing a movie backwards - they've done it so we can put the pieces together ourselves - but why would we want to. The story isnt that great anyway. I've read that many distributors wouldn't buy this movie and I can see why. A big yawn.
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Summary: Not your average mystery movie
Review: I heard about this movie on NPR of all places. I was going to be traveling and figured it was worth the money even if I only watch it once. Lets just say I have watched it a lot more than once! This is a great mystery movie. There is nothing like it.
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Summary: A truly great film.
Review: To me, the charm of this film lies not only in its alluring challenge to put all the pieces together but also because it briefly explores the nature of motive and the subconscious. Unlike most movies where there's the good guy and the bad guy, here we have a collection of people who are all dealing with the good and bad aspects of their souls with the potential of commiting both extremes.
As one other reviewer notes, it is unfortunate that all the characters ultimately fail in the morality department and that not one character rises above selfish motives; the characters commit their vile deeds with a surreptitious self-ruse (a.k.a. denial) that we can all relate to.
Furthermore, the reversed linear plot was ingenious as it made it possible for us to understand things from Leonard's point of view in a way that would have otherwise been impossible.
As a whole, this movie ranks above anything I've ever seen before and I certainly hope we will see movies of this quality in the future.
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Summary: 4 1/4 stars
Review: One of the best movies I have seen in a long time
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Summary: This is a very entertaining intellectual thriller
Review: You will definitely enjoy this movie.
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Summary: An strong thriller, one of the most unusual films of 2001.
Review: Leonard `Lenny` Shelby (Guy Pearce), a man who has a short memory spam, the only thing, he could remember seeing his wife being murderer and ever since, he can`t remember the next day and even the next few minutes before. He tattoos his body for clues or things, he doesn`t remember. The closer, he`s finding the murderer, who killed his wife, the more it`s gets worse.Directed by Christopher Nolan (Insonmia-Remake) shows as one of the most promising new directors out there. The film receives Two Oscar Nominations from Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay-Written by Christopher Nolan from a Story by Jonathan Nolan. Memento did win Four Independent Spirit Awards including:Best Director, Best Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Suppporting Actress:Carrie Anne-Moss. It was nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Cinematpgraphy. This is a well written mystery suspense thriller. DVD`s has a sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and Clear Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Some might find this film to be uneven, because the film is told in backwards (Expect for the Black and White Flashbacks) and it`s not for all tastes but Still, this is a one of a kind movie. Alternate Verison of the Film tells the story foward, not backwards (as a Hidden Feature on Disc 2). Panavision. Grade:A.
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Summary: pretentious dreck
Review: I watched this movie based on recommendations, and i hated it. It was supposed to be about someone who cannot make new memories, but nothing in the film really seemed to be about that. it was more just a repetitive series of flashbacks, each of which disclosed another bit of a dumb story. don't bother
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Summary: Give Your Brain Some Exercise
Review: Sometimes things aren't always as they appear. This seems to be the case for Guy Pierce as he tries to solve the raping/murder of his wife. His only problem: He is unable to form new memories. The people who are out to help Pierce in his quest are Matrix alums Carrie Anne-Moss and Joe Pantoliano. The genius of this film lies in it's directing. To get the idea of being unable to hold a memory for more than 5 minutes the story is told BACKWARDS in 5 minute increments. That way you piece things together just as he does. The film is flawless. My only complaint with the DVD is that there isn't a special feature where you can put everything forwards.
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Summary: Better than Nothing
Review: "Memento" provides a cleverly executed gimmick, well above current Hollywood standards, but is that enough?
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Summary: Dynamite thriller, nothing else
Review: Memento is without a doubt an ingenious and clever thriller, and for that it should be fully commended. But the supposed messages people pick up on about the nature of reality and the plight of Leonard's character should not be taken as seriously. Sure it's horrible that Leonard has to suffer due to his anterograde memory loss, and it is ok to develop a sense of sympathy for him in the moment, but it should not be taken as the heart of the movie. Similarly, his skewed perception of reality should not be seen as an excuse to interpret the movie as a deeper metaphysical analysis of every day life and the reality which surrounds us. It is merely a tool used to add to the suspense and drama of the thriller, and it is here that the heart of the movie truly lies. Memento is an engrossing and deceptive thriller...nothing else. No deeper analysis of life, no great human drama or tragedy. Leave it at that, and this is definitely one to remember. And to those who bitched and moaned because the movie was backwards and as a result confusing, I can only say one thing: develop a sense of fun and adventure for a change!
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