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Summary: This review is not back to front
Review: A great story with a totally original way of looking at film. The opening scene is gripping and rivits you in. the story is about Leonard Shelby who suffers from a memory disorder and has a plan to avenge the death of his wife. the film is backwards (the start is the end and the end is the start) and will leave you dumbfounded much alike "The usual suspects" a must see film that you will want to see again and again five stars for sure.
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Summary: Awsome movie, not recommended for stupid people
Review: Everyone who rated this less than 4 stars was too dumb to figure out what was going on, so this movie requires at least a certain amount of intelligence. The masterfull editing is what makes this film really shine. As most have already guessed, it's done so that the film is backwards. Why? So the viewer has the same short term memmory problem the main character does. He doesn't know why he's in a strange looking motel, and neither does the view. See? It makes sense. Fantastic film, the ending is the best too.
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Summary: This film is horrible. Please, don't waist your time.
Review: I don't have to say much about this movie to let you know don't waist you time or money. I paid $21 for it through Columiba house. I relied upon the good comments of others before I bought it. It was boring, sensless, and a downright waist of time. If you must put yourself through such torture at least go rent it. The only movie that comes close to such idiocy is The Man Who Fell to Earth.
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Summary: My Favourite of 2001
Review: This is my first review. I was disappointed with the reviews already posted, so I thought I'd add one. I hope it helps. Here goes... Those who can't see past Memento's "gimmick" of moving backwards in time have missed the point. This is the only way the viewer could possibly experience Leonard's condition - which is the inability to form new memories. By withholding from us the content of the "previous" scene, we truly see the world as Leonard does. If the film were run forwards, we would pity Leonard or think him a fool; the movie would simply not work. That said, the movie is run backwards, and it does work - brilliantly. Memento is about memory - how memory defines us and how we define it. Who are you? Simply put, you are who you remember you are. A slightly more artsy film, "Dark City", explores this concept as well, if more fantastically. Memento's style is that of a "puzzle flick". If you enjoyed "The Sixth Sense" or "The Game", you will enjoy Memento. A series of logical revelations lead us to the start/end, which is ultimately satisfying. The tone throughout is gritty, realistic and dark - noirish, if not downright noir. Memento kept me guessing right 'til the end, and left me with food for thought afterwards to boot. Highly recommended.
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Summary: "You See, I Have This Condition..."
Review: ...so says Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce). Leonard (or "Lenny") witnessed his wife's murder and in the attempt to save her, got injured and recieved short term memory loss. Now he's on he search for "John G", the man who raped and murdered his wife.
Sounds like the usual thriller storyline...right?
WRONG!!
What makes "Memento" unique is the fact that the movie goes in reverse. No, not the film strip, the story. The movie begins on the last scene and works its way through each scene backwards until (at the end of the film) you reach the beginning of the story. CONFUSING, HUH? The reason for this odd story telling is to recreate the feeling of having short term memory and it succeeds. (trust me)
The reason to get this version of the DVD is that a special hidden features exists: THE MOVIE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!!!
Here's how to get it:
Pop in the second disc > In The Main menu, Wait Until You hear lines from the film > Select the Clock Image > Answer all of the following multiple choice quesions with the letter "C" > When four pictures of a woman changing a tire appear, Put them in this order: 3,4,1,2 > Now the end credits will play in reverse and then the movie will be in chronological order! > ENJOY!!
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Summary: You won't want to doze off in the middle of this one!
Review: Wow, what a movie? It will get you thinking. It may not change your life but you will want to watch it a second time.
Your brain will be constantly engaged in this mesmerizing film. The sequencing of the film works backwards but thats one of the things that makes this film so thought provoking. I was constantly thinking what life would be like if I had the same memory problem.
This film is one of the good ones and Guy Pearce plays the lead charachter brilliantly.
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Summary: A Solid Five Stars
Review: Memento was sadly under marketed. It could have done better with more screens and more marketing as it has mass appeal. Nevertheless, it's been a hit via DVD sales. The film is set up in such a way that you are the protagonist suffering from not remembering what happened last. The sequences are brilliant. I was very sad when Chris Nolan didn't win for Best Original Screenplay for the Academy Awards. The story is original, engaging and thought provoking.
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Summary: close... but no cigar
Review: I felt very conflicted about this movie. On the plus side:
The cinematography was decent. The tension and suspense were palpable. The acting was excellent. the plot twists were mesmerizing. So why only 2 stars?
The whole plot of this movie was that the main character suffered an accident that leaves him unable to create new memories after the murder of his wife. So he goes around taking snapshots of everything and tatooing notes on himself so that he can "remember" clues he finds while trying to solve and vindicate his wife's murder. Every time he meets someone new he tells them about his memory problem and that he won't remember them the next time. So you never know if he can trust the people around him or not.
Sounds good right? But think about it- it doesn't make sense. If he's unable to make new memories since the accident then how does he remember the fact that he had an accident and that he has this memory disorder? These would have to have been facts he accquired after the accident. Hmmm. How does he even remember that his wife was murdered in the first place?
So this movie, though well shot and well acted, leaves me cold because of a plot hole so huge you could drive a mack-truck through it.
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Summary: You will watch it twice (at least) guaranteed.
Review: Like a classic book, Momento is a simple story masterfully told with meticulous attention to detail.
Awesome movie - the story is really quite simple (I'm not going to spoil anything), but it is told/shown such a unique matter that it keeps you intrigued from start to finish. The sooner you catch on to where the storyline is taking you the sooner you want to rewind and start over.
Guy pierce is excellent- his portrayal of this strange character is memorable. The writing is also wonderful: he is witty, smart, yet at the same time oblivious to the nth degree. And thus he is vulnerable and taken advantage of by people around him.
The film is also quite funny. Lenny suffers from a strange and unique condition, where he is incapable of making any new memory after he had an accident. So his mind hits the reset button every so often (sometimes quicker when his mind is racing).
There is a scene where he is being chased by someone and in the middle of the run "Ok, what am I doing here? Aha I'm chasing someone" after a gunshot at him "No, I think he's chasing me." He is constantly talking to himself trying to make sense of his surrounding.
I guarantee that this is one movie you'll have to watch twice. It's not very long (like and hour and half) so it's no big deal. You have to watch very carefully, paying close attention to the usage and morphing of the colors in the movie. Analogously: It has the same feel as the matrix, with better writing, better direction and the lack of superfluous action scenes.
I can't promise that you will put it on your top ten list, but you will be thinking about it after the film for a while. And be sure you will recommend it to others.
In My Humble Opinion
John G !!!!!
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Summary: Quite possibly the best movie i've ever seen
Review: To start off, Memento is a weird movie. For the attention deficit or the casual movie watcher, they will not enjoy this movie, but for those who love a psychological twist to their movies and the textbook format thrown out the window, Memento may be for you. Guy Pearce does an incredible job of getting over the affliction that is in this character's heart over his condition and the loss of his wife. As he rummages through his fractured life, he runs into a slew of characters who make this movie even more amazing and thought-provoking. The ending, which is really the beginning (watch the movie) will also make you choke on your food if you are eating as it is riveting in it's conclusion. Amazing concept, amazing movie, and an amazing first outing for director Christopher Nolan.
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