Memento (2001)

I saw it when it first came out and was on the edge of my seat for the whole film, all the while trying to unravel what had happened and what was to come (because the whole premise of the movie as you presumably know is that it runs backwards). 18 years later I finally got around to watching it again and it was just as entertaining knowing the ending as I watched, engrossed, to see how everything came to pass. Not just a film that rewards two watchings but one that demands them. A tour de force and for my money still Nolan's best work.

Should've watched this 18 years ago but I liked it.

'Memento' is simply overrated due to its overly complex plot and non-linear structure. While I certainly love films that have depth in them, with multiple possible interpretations, and unconventional structures, 'Memento' was far too excessive for its own good. While it had the potential to be a fantastic film, Christopher Nolan ultimately made this film too complicated to be enjoyed. I kept telling myself that the highly-anticipated plot twist in the end will make the rest of film make sense, and thus become a great film, but I was extremely let down by the climax, as there simply isn't one. The "reveal" is never really stated to be true, and it's deliberately up to the audience to decide whether there even was a plot twist which I personally think spoils the entire film. But it's really in the structure of the film that ruins it, by being non-linear to a ridiculous extent. Just when one thinks the film is going somewhere, the scene abruptly ends with another scene beginning and it becomes tiresome after the first half hour. Guy Pearce's acting was also nothing special and didn't stand out. If anything, it was Joe Pantoliano who was the acting highlight. The best aspect of this film was the score by David Julyan, which was highly emotive and rather beautiful.

I don't normally write reviews on here and I'll do stars and ranking but I got on here because I saw the trolls were jumping on some film that I just watched on iTunes and figured I'd talk around and maybe put down some thoughts about some films so here goes Momento uses time and character to perfectly create loops within loops of storytelling and plays with our perception so beautifully it is a wonderfully directed film he got tremendous performances from the actors and he kept everything straight as far as all the time shifts memory issues it is a true no more type film and I love movies like this I'm gonna start rating or reviewing more movies soon. Anything I talk about plot would be a spoiler so check this one out and I'm enjoying reading some reviews especially to fight off the trolls or been jumping on some films that I really love