A man suffering from a form of short-term memory loss uses notes
and tattoos on his body to hunt for the man that killed his wife. CRIME/DRAMA
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Memento (2000)Written and Directed by Christopher Nolan
Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Stephen Tobolowsky Based on the short story "Memento Mori" by Jonathan Nolan Oscar Nominations - Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing |
Memento was one of the best crime thrillers I've ever seen. The story is absolutely fantastic and Guy Pearce excels in the lead role, playing a man with short-term memory loss trying to hunt down his wife's killer. Needless to say, the story is far more complex than that.
There's so much to like about this movie. First off, it was genius to tell the story in reverse. By doing this, the audience had no idea what to expect and it also helps us understand the main character's motivations. It almost makes you experience short-term memory loss in your own way. Ultimately, the twist at the end is unbelievable and will make you question the entirety of the movie. Memento is definitely a great film and it's clear that Christopher Nolan knew what he was doing even at the beginning of his career. |
This was a really intriguing movie that messes with your head while still managing to be quite entertaining. The film is one of those that you have to pay a lot of attention to cause if you don't, you will be confused. The idea to tell the story in reverse order was a brilliant idea. It helps the audience understand the main character more by making him sympathetic and not knowing what happened before, much like the character's condition.
Guy Pearce was fantastic in the lead role, really making you hope he finds his wife's killer and answers. Joe Pantoliano and Carrie-Ann Moss were also excellent in their supporting roles as characters that you're not sure to trust. An excellent movie that will keep you invested in the story and surprise you by the end. |