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Definitely a movie a viewer must watch at least 2 times to remember crucial important clues and relevant names to the plot. Quetin Tarantino style of direction. Time corresponded with main character's memory loss of the tragedy of his wife and himself. The brutal incident that occured in his home caused physical damage to his brain that would affect short term memory, OR DID IT? Sammy Jankis had similar problems with short term memory like Lenny. Leonard, the main character, was an insurance investigator who found that his memory loss was attributed to mental health instead of physical trauma. Leonard was mentally disadvantaged and others tried to take advantage of him for their own personal reasons. Very unique story line and direction. First film I have ever seen that focused on memory as being the most crucial element in uncovering the plot. The viewer will see small clues as the film advances and you will return to those same clues with more information to link the puzzle together. Incidents that occur don't chronologically follow in standard format. The movie begins with the ending. You will see random events that will link all together the further you watch this movie. It will make so much more sense near the end. It is a very compelling film that will keep you watching. It never gets boring. Scenes are very quick and if you turn your head or get up, you will miss vital parts. Pay attention to names. This will help you with association with the main character. Movie is executed very well with dialogue, acting, and time references. This movie can be seen by 10 different intelligent people and you could possibly end up with ten different opinions on it. Don't be surprised. The director wanted to leave it ambiguous for interpretation by the viewer. My philosophy is: The story is about a man who revenges his wife's death, realizing his own guilt, suppressing it with very strong denial. He is physically fine but his mental inner demons will not allow himself to accept the truth. Thereby, short term memory loss helps him cope with his profound loss of a loved one. All the characters seem like liars and it is hard to distinguish who might be telling the truth. Very clever editing and the relapses in time are exact with real time. You must watch the entire movie from front to finish to complete this puzzle. Very intelligent film making and direction with a strong supporting cast. My only complaint is that the film never clears up why and how certain character evolve into the story line. If this part was not so vague and more definite then it would receive 5 stars. Otherwise, a very interesting movie that forces the viewer to use his senses, attention, and problem solving ability. If you are an intelligent movie watcher that wants more than your typical and predictable script, then this is the movie for you. Memento will cause use to question with uncertainty on what you think you saw. This movie is a great discussion piece for philosophy and interpretation.

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Memento shut your computer down right now and see this film!
I just saw Memento recently and I must say it was incredible. Quite clearly the best film i've seen since Fight Club. Memento is the story of Leonard Shelby the victim of an attack that killed his wife, and left him with a condition where he can't make new memories and can only remember things for a moment at a time. Since his accident he's been roaming the countryside trying to find his wife's killer. With this great storyline we begin the movie with the death of the killer and move backwards in the able hands of director Christopher Nolan. Telling you that the movie begins this way does not give any of the plot away, but as the movie goes forward we get to see how Leonard comes to that point which is far more interesting. Nolan gets across on the screen what its like to be someone with this rare condition and really develops these characters in the process. He throws aside classic storytelling techniques and comes up with something completely differrent. As each scene changes the audience feels as dazed as the main character then the Director supplements the confusion with a new piece of the puzzle. The film is edited brilliantly and the acting is top notch. Guy Pearce as Leonard is always brilliant(this actor will be a household name in a few years). the rest of the cast is rounded out by Carrie-Ann Moss and Joe Pantliano who were both great in the Matrix. I have no complaints about this film except for the fact that i'll have to wait a few months to get it on DVD. Go see it now!!!

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This film is horrible. Please, don't waist your time.
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.