Memento
Memento
Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who can no longer build new memories, as he attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he remembers. One story line moves forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more each time.
Tiago Nazareth reviewedApril 13, 2025
This unique and well-crafted tale is a top-notch thriller packed with suspense, and excellent characterization. The genius thing about this film is that it starts at the end and goes back to the beginning. This style of story-telling means the viewer has to use his or her brain for a change. There are only a few movies like this one, the kind of movies that makes you pay attention to every minute of it. Obviously, that doesn't work all the time, but this case is the exception. The way that Christopher Nolan puts this movie in a jumbled order that you don't quite realize until halfway through is genius.
This is a highly intelligent and original brain teaser that will have you guessing from beginning to end, and even afterwards. It's brilliant story telling. You might get frustrated because you don't know what's going on. That's normal. In fact, that's the whole idea.
If you're looking for something intense, suspenseful, and different than your usual effects-packed thriller, then this is a must-see movie.
A rare film that shouldn't be missed.