Memento Reviews

Simply outstanding

An excellent film. Well directed and acted by all concerned. The way the film has been put together means that you frequently know what is coming, but not how you are going to get there. After you have watched and enjoyed the film as it was intended I recommend watching it forwards .Access the special features section of the DVD. Wait for the 'Memento Mori' picture to move and the pic of Leonard with a pic in his mouth to take up most of the screen (best wait for the words 'Memento Mori' to be barely visible at the edge of the screen). Press enter/play. A screen will come up telling you you have found the hidden version of the film. Click on 'Play'.

And then watch the film in chronological order including the end credits rolling backwards at the beginning and the opening segment running forwards.

It will give you a new perspective on all the characters as they are introduced to you in an entirely different way.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Concentrate!

Since embarking on a sharp learning curve with the ambitious Following, each one of Christopher Nolan's subsequent projects has been excellent and Memento is no exception.

Memento Cant believed is was released

This has got to be one of the worst films I have ever seen.

Was so boring and pointless.

One of those films which you think 'it must get better' so you keep watching it and guess what it dosen't.

The worst part was that the continous repeat of the bit you have just watched. Nothing was interesting throughout the whole film and seemed pointless.

Dont wast your rental on this!!

Pay Attention!

This film is very clever, its a great story, told in a series of scenes the last scene first backwards to the first scene. It makes you really concentrate as you try to recall the beginning of the previous scene. Its hard work but well worth it and really adds to the pleasure and intrigue as the awful truth is revealled to us. Guy Pierce and Carrie Ann Moss are very watchable. Top marks for gripping storyline in a totally original style that makes you think.

It's like trying to do a jigsaw in the mirror

A man (Guy Pearce) searches for the man who raped and killed his wife. One problem--he has no long-term memory and forgets things a few minutes after he hears them. Another thing--the whole story is shown backwards so you have to pay strict attention to what's going on. It's difficult (most movies don't want you to think) and exhausting but absolutely fascinating. The acting is simply superb, direction assured and the story full of unexpected twists and turns. Also there were revelations at the end (or beginning) that totally caught me by surprise. It's not a perfect film--I still can't figure out what Moss' character was doing in this--but how many films can you name that challenge you and don't treat you like an idiot. If you like something different and intelligent this is definetely a film to see!

dont bother

so boring i fell asleep... need i say any more

!!!CITSATNAF YLETULOSBA

There is no other words to describe this film other than BRILLIANT! This has got to be one of my all time greatest films I have seen. I had seen the reviews and so thought I would give it a go. I am very pleased I did. Leonard has lost his memory after his wife died, meaning he remembers everything before (his name, how to drive) but he has no short term memory. To make matters more confusing we watch this film from his perspective, ie - backwards, it starts at the end and finishes at the beginning. We know what he has done, but don't know why he did it? It is difficult at first to get your head around it but stick with it, all becomes clear and all makes sense by the end. I urge you all to rent out this film watch it once, twice maybe three times, there are lots you miss the first time round. For me 5 stars is not enough this is a classic!

Original

This is one of the most original films ever made. Visually, it is superb. A guy with a goldfish memory attempts to avenge the murder of his bird and (due to the aforesaid forgetfullness) he can only do so by recording the clues etc on his body (with tattoos) and by taking polaroids.

There we have it in a nutshell - has there ever been a better premise for a film?

My only slight criticism is that it could have been a bit better. I don't know exactly what I mean by this, but for once in hollywood, it is substance over style i.e. they could have made it a bit more glitzy.

Nonetheless, this is a film that everyone should see and is definitely worth 5 stars of anyone's money.

Irritating

Trying to be too clever - it goes round and round. I felt dizzy after an hour and turned it off. - I frankly didn't care any more. Don't bother, honestly!!

[Highly rated reviewer]

One of the best movies, with one of the best twists, ever

Terrific movie with fantastic performances, great plot, terrific direction etc.

As you will doubtless have read, the film is shown in an unusual order. This makes it one of those movies that rewards being watched a second time - along with Sixth Sense, my favourite twist movie of all time.

The central performance - Guy Pearce, as a guy who lost his ability to form new memories after an injury - is terrific. A brilliant lead actor.

My only slight niggle is that the film takes liberties based on the notion that memories aren't always accurate. This may be artistically justified but it dilutes the 'can you figure out what's going on' appeal of this otherwise exceptional picture.