Memento (2001)

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Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard (Guy Pearce), a 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 movies forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more each time. (imdb) [Released at some festivals in 2000]

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Directed By: Christopher Nolan

Written By: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

Starring: Stephen Tobolowsky, Joe Pantoliano, Guy Pearce, Thomas Lennon, Mark Boone Junior, Callum Keith Rennie, Carrie-Anne Moss, Marianne Muellerleile, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jorja Fox, Russ Fega, Larry Holden

Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
32	KasperL	99 _99th
Telling the story backwards is a brilliant device, not only because it makes for excellent suspense and surprises but especially because you take part in the mystery in a way similar to the protagonist who, as a result of his condition, is also disorientated and confused. The game cast and a neat twist seal the deal; this was, deservedly so, an instant classic.
17	MadMan	100 _97th
Some say this film is based entirely on a bloody gimick. I cry "bullshit!" because without the film's twisted narrative, Nolan would not have the artistic license to explore the fascinating themes of memory and morality, and wrapping it around a neo-noir storyline. This is Guy Pearce's superior performance-he perfectly plays the angry everyman Lenny, who is forced to deal with a condition no one can understand, which only gives focus to the movie's twisted complexities. I have a strong desi
11	caiman	96 _99th
A nearly flawless movie. Memento is a masterpiece of screenwriting and directing. Not a single scene, shot, or facial expression is wasted. Every tiny detail is deliberately set in place to clue the viewer in, but the non-linear story keeps us at just the right distance. A perfectly balanced tight rope act. Some call the backwards story a gimmick. It's not. Rather, it's a crucial tool in bringing us into Leonard's damaged mind. We're not observing events, we're experiencing them.
9	BeeDub	100 _97th
Amazing. To simply call this movie "clever" is doing it a disservice. It's also exciting, fascinating, heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and occasionally very funny - everything a movie-lover could want. Watch it at least twice.
8	Magb	85 _73rd
It's a clever idea, and it works. And, unlike some "twist" movies, multiple viewings actually enhance the experience.
7	Jeb	98 _93rd
First of all, this is not based on a freakin' gimmick! Second of all, this is a flawlessly made, competent and almost incomprehensible film that plays in a reverse chronological order manner in it's mangled plotline. This is also like a mind-fuck in several ways, but undoubtly it's a jigsaw puzzle-type Mystery, letting you figure out where all of the pieces go. Nolan's finest hour, and perhaps one of the most best, memorable, shocking, twisted, intelligent, clever and astounding movies ever.
6	frederic_g54	9 _90th
(2nd viewing) Saw it once 7 or 8 years ago, a tantalizing thiller with an fresh take on storytelling. In the end, this is the part that works and sticks with you. The story isn't that refreshing really, but rather the device that is used to communicate it. Nolan does put it to good use, and it's a film I'd be happy to revisit (for the technique, once again, not the story). A great and original piece of work.
6	Wiche	100 _99th
This movie is just awesome! The way it's done is never seen before, original and great to watch. Sure, this is one of those films you have to watch at least twice to really get everything, but I watched it with pleasure! Even the second and thirth time!
5	GordonBombay	100 _99th
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5	keysercomp02	90 _50th
Skillfully brought to fruition, Memento slowly lays out the pieces of a complex puzzle and forces its audience to intellectually wrestle with the "big picture." Engaging and inventive, Nolan keeps movie goers on the edge of their seat even after the credits are rolling due to its ambiguous ending.
5	afx237vi	50 _36th
A decent thriller, but far from perfect. I think the concept is perhaps better than the actual execution - the characters were all rather bland and unlikeable, the cinematography was pretty flat, and there were a number of other small annoyances like Pearce's near-constant voiceover (it's a complex film, but do we really need every last detail spelled out to us?). I admire the ambition and the creativity that is needed to produce a film like this, but it didn't entirely work for me.
4	max22	100 _91st
A page-turner of a novel, but in movie form; full of twists, always suspenseful, with strong performances across the board (but especially Stephen Tobolowsky -- really, Ned from Groundhog Day -- in a supporting role). Don't listen for a second to the people who say the backwards narrative is a gimmick; it's a brilliant device.
4	Filligan	97 _96th
Unquestionably one of the best pictures of 2001. Christopher Nolan, like a few other rarities of directors, cannot be undone. When a story is done in this unique fashion, it's not a gimmick, my friends. It's fucking amazing and the reason we love the art form.
4	Kojiless	93 _96th
Blown. Was. Mind. My.
4	Ytadel	9 _98th
A gritty, stylish, dark and twisted mystery thriller that'll keep you guessing and leave you breathless when all is said and done. Guy Pearce is awesome as Leonard and rarely do I see a movie that keeps me so on-edge and involved for every second. Some say the backwards thing is a gimmick, and to them I say: of course it is. Hitchcock used gimmicks too; there's nothing wrong with gimmicks if they're novel and fascinating.
4	ozymandius10	89 _97th
Excellent gimmick flick. Very few actors, and they all perform wonderfully (even CAM, whom I despise).
4	Alex Watkins	4 _70th
A gimmick, but a gimmick that works. One of the better neo-noirs I've seen for sure - labyrinthian, nightmarish, with a great twist and a morally ambiguous cast of characters. Guy Pearce is excellent in the lead.
4	Tripwyre	93 _94th
Chris Nolan's second film is unshakable. The concept is so fascinating, the pay-off so satisfying; once you see this film, you won't ever forget it. Nolan gives us a man suffering from short-term memory loss, and puts us in his shoes by making sure we never know where he's coming from either: the stylistic hook is that the scenes are presented in reverse order. It works incredibly well, and the movie holds up under repeat viewings. It gets tossed around a lot, but this is truly a Modern Classic.
4	XakkMaster	89 _86th
One of Christopher Nolan's tightest and most inventive films features a unique style of direction that makes this movie endlessly re-watchable. You'll be paying attention to tiny details the whole time, trying to figure out the mystery, and the moment the ending is pulled out from under your feet, you'll sit back and think - dang, I need to watch this again. The acting is fantastic, but the true star is the smart script and bold editing technique.
4	luc	40 _5th
Not good for me. I could hardly follow this movie. I don't understand why they make such a movie. Not enjoyable !
4	mwgerb	83 _97th
Best twist beginning ever. The style might not work as well in other films, but it is perfect for a main character who is an amnesiac.
4	DavidBlast	95 _96th
Arguably Nolan's best film. Begins as a hardboiled Neo-noir, but dissolves into a heartbreaking tragedy with modernist undertones. If the plot is ultimately about nothing, the film is much more than another detached genre exercise (looking at you, Coens). The brilliant intercutting between past and future in reverse keeps you guessing right up until the brutally cruel conclusion, after which you can't help wondering: This whole life-thing, our endless pursuits... is there a Leonard in all of us?
4	myfavchords	100 _99th
This is one of those films that you wish you could experience for the first time again. There is a still a lot to pick up on after repeated viewings. The script is original and exciting and Guy Pearce is excellent in the lead role.
3	TripleSH	98 _99th
Awesome film, hands down. Expertly shot and edited, guaranteed to keep you guessing up until the last frame. A must not miss movie if one was ever made.
3	mrbeck	100 _99th
Absolutely AWESOME! This is my second favourite movie, and it's well deserved. The way that the movie is laid out, and how it keeps leaving you with secrets after every scene is amazing. And the ending? Amazing. You have to watch this.
3	mcawesome	97 _94th
This movie is brilliant even though I hate gimmicks, at the end the gimmick melts away to reveal that it adds an entirely new dimension to the film. Amazing.
3	Difontaine	90 _96th
Tempting as it is to write this backwards, this film is confusing enough. It is also bloody brilliant. Taking as least three viewings to establish what happens (or should that be what will happen? Or has happened?) it follows our protagionist as he pieces together the clues he needs to avenge his wife. Or has he already done so? Either way, a head-f*** of epic proportions, a must for anyone who's brain is sponsored by the gods of Idiot.
3	TedDedon	87 _78th
Creative mystery thriller with great performances all around. You'll want to watch this one twice!
3	recklessmess	86 _91st
I heard they're going to remake this. This makes perfect sense, since this movie came out so long ago when Polaroid was cutting edge technology and FUCK YOU! The movie was spot on and doesn't need to be remade, reimagined, refucked, or resuckit.
3	garethm	94 _94th
A fiery film start which is actually the explosive end of the story is a gimmick which is all to often badly utilised to add intrigue to a plotline. However combined with the twisted reverse plot, it is the perfect way to bring the viewers into the disorientating and challenging world of a man who can not form new memories but whose life is still dedicated to investigation and revenge. A study of memory and morality in classic noir style.
3	Waldheri	100 _98th
How can you not appreciate this film? Memento is a unique mystery that you have to puzzle together while you travel backwards in time, emulating the portagonists' disease. One of my favourites, and one of the best films ever - period!
3	In Lieu Of	97 _95th
Truly astonishing!! How perfect can one movie be. The only negative thing that I can possibly say about it is that it is somewhat depressing and almost entirely devoid of comedy. But it wasn't trying to be funny and it's depressing in a really interesting way. It's incredible that a movie that was made after so many great film-noir's can manage to be completely fresh. It uses what should be a stupid gimmick but it ends up not being a gimmick at all and is completely necessary. Wow. Just wow.
3	eyebrow	90 _79th
Fantastic. The acting, writing, and direction are all superb.
3	hellboy76	94 _98th
Excellent clever little drama and a good peek at what to expect from Nolan in the future.
3	TarantinOle	92 _98th
Many people say it's not that good because the backward story telling is a cheap trick to "blow your mind", but for me the movie is so much more than that, allthough it's a madly innovative movie experience! On a deeper level Memento is a complex story about letting go, not wanting to understand, and the search for revenge. And so what? Why can't a movie be great JUST because of the way it is told?
3	Leonardis	95 _85th
Still holds up really well in my opinion. Nolan's signature directing style is present here and the storytelling is very well executed and pretty clever. Pearce is solid and likable and the supporting cast is quite convincing. Still one of my all time favorite films from Christopher Nolan and one of my favorite mind-benders.
3	bsamora	93 _95th
Watch this film. Then watch it again. And again. Perhaps a fourth time too. Memento is a movie that is meant to confuse you, and to that end it succeeds. It's so easy to get entranced by the acting, especially Guy Pearce's, that one forgets that the backwards narrative is even there. When the climax pieces everything together, one begins to realize the tragic nature of the film, and the true drama behind it all. An exciting film that never lulls its viewers into boredom.
3	adouble	95 _96th
Probably the smartest and most well made gimmick movie of all time. Telling the story backwards is a very unique and intersting way to put you into the story right off the bat. Nolan shows the directing smarts that made him such a big name, and reliable character actor Guy Pearce delivers one of the best performances of his career.
3	feublo	90 _90th
A chronological puzzle that keeps you in the mind of the protagonist as you try to unfold what already happened. Smart, fresh and a completely unique style directed by Nolan that really grasps you for multiple views. Instantly I replayed from the start after my first view and the ending leaves you with a little ambiguity, suiting this film.
2	amosmike95	30 _5th
Didn't get it.
2	johnwun	87 _87th
A most memorable movie about forgetting. This film is a BIG gamble in editing that pays of in spades. Unlike almost any other movie you've ever seen, and worth every minute...
2	Kavu	94 _98th
The story is quite strong and all involved act well, but this movie is really made by Christopher Nolan's amazing narration. It's not a gimmick, it's pure gold.
2	jetpac	99 _99th
Insanely good movie. My brain can hardly even understand how awesome this movie is.
2	Bricks	56 _40th
Keeps you guessing and expertly put together, but it is a painful piece to follow. You could be fulfilled by watching the first five minutes and the last five minutes.
2	Quasiqueasy	100 _95th
One of the best movies in the past five years. I find myself able to watch it again and again and again, and it is always interesting.
2	Avenant	97 _87th
An amazing piece of filmmaking that brings up a great deal of questions about our ways of knowing and whether or not our goals are truly in our best interests. It innovates without being pretentious.
2	Blargety	95 _91st
Thank you Christopher Nolan for this wonderful and complex thriller like no other. Excellent story, great filming technique, and solid performances from all involved make this one of those movies you never forget.
2	Tanuki	93 _91st
I think it is safe to say a movie like this has never been done before and will never be done again. There are at least three layers of explanation for what happens in this movie, but I'm still not sure about everything. A lot of fun to try to put the pieces together.
2	PeaceAnarchy	96 _99th
The structure may be a bit of a gimmick but the execution is near flawless. Every scene has you asking questions that are answered in the next one and the whole film is one gigantic puzzle. But the best part is that the joy isn't in piecing it together, but in examining the way you piece it together. The shifting perceptions and motivations, the half truths and uncertainties, the parallels between the viewer the characters and the world at large, all give the film a life beyond its own story.
2	Farzan	54 _38th
I really hate how hyped this movie is.
2	rob	14 _75th
Going into this film I was torn; I'd heard from some people that it was great and from others that it was a forgettable gimmick. I think the truth is, as always, somewhere in the middle. It's certainly not gimmicky; it's very well acted and directed, and the narrative is refreshing without feeling either forced or frustrating. However, at times it feels like it's trying to be an introspective examination of guilt and at others a thriller--and I don't think it's well served as a result.
2	MonsterGear	95 _96th
LOVE this movie. So much to think about, especially after repeat viewings.
2	martryn	97 _99th
You knew the film was leading up to something, but you just didn't know how deep it went. Movie ended so perfectly. Such a great way to end a film. Guy Pierce really can act, and we should have expected a film like Inception from Nolan after this. Just about anything the Nolans write is going to be good, though, so it shouldn't surprise anyone.
2	lapierre520	100 _94th
Christopher Nolan makes one hell of a film. it will leave you to think for hours after you're done watching.
2	JMBosch	98 _99th
This is one of the best-structured films ever, and the cinematography is consciously reinforcing it the whole way through. The acting and the characters' motivations are done very well. This is a crime mystery that gets better and better each time you watch it, as you're able absorb more details and get a fuller understanding of how the plot is really unfolding. It puts you right in the mind of the protagonist, experiencing him and his tragic flaws, just as he is. Do not miss this film.
2	darkman	95 _99th
Clever made movie. Well worth watching it again with a different focus.
2	59Peugeot	100 _99th
So Unique! It seems hard to follow and then it all pulls together in the end. My Favorite Line EVER in a movie, "I Can't remember to forget You." --WOW!
2	onedayfly	95 _99th
Mind-blowing, intelligent thriller, turning everything upside down. LiKED: storyline, acting. DisLIKED: -
2	fingers	93 _98th
Quite a brain workout this film - not one you can watch absently as something to pass the time. Extremely clever way of revealing the story that puts you in very much the same position as Leonard. Fantastic
2	rthornhill	97 _98th
Wow, what a challenging movie. Exceptional in it requires repeated viewings. Nolan delivers a creative thriller. Highly recommended.
2	sork	96 _97th
This movie pushes the boundaries and accomplishes what few films have.
2	Gr8Googly	87 _87th
Someone once said there are only 10 stories, but thousands of ways to tell them. This is an original and smartly executed take on the murder mystery. Nolan is a great director and Guy Pearce is brilliant again.
2	davebirch	100 _92nd
Very clever, well written story and a witty concept. Masterclass original cinema from the man who made Batman cool.
2	AshWilliams	90 _90th
Brilliant all the way through. Puts you in the psyche of the protagonist successfully. Great performances. Suspense and humor. Nolan announced his arrival here and it's clear he has significant talent. This movie is a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces keep changing so you can never piece it together. Has inspired many theories. We may never know what happened at the end, but the film invites enough unpleasant conclusions that it lingers in your mind for days. Would recommend to strangers.
2	e_e	90 _94th
More than just a gimmick. It's an unforeseeable trip through the mind of the film's protagonist that would not have worked with any other narrative style.
2	somnivore	99 _99th
This is NOT merely an overrated cult classic. If you give the film a chance and actually ponder the situations presented, you may find yourself inspired to revise your philosophy of life as this film explores the nature of our perception of reality like no other. Even if the film fails to inspire such contemplation, surely everyone will find something entertaining in it. By the way, this is what the Nolans were doing before they became household names.
2	cult_of_same	75 _91st
Watch it along with Mulholland Drive - its the cinematic equivalent to a brain freeze.
2	brandt64	90 _86th
Excellent storytelling and amazing directing. Memento is intelligent and intriguing from start to finish.
2	SirStuckey	95 _97th
I generally don't like movies where the storytelling is all jumbled. I prefer mostly linear plotlines. This was just pure genius though. Mostly because the weird reason to have a non-linear story actually makes sense and isn't just to try to add mystique or artyness to the movie.
2	Anselmi86	96 _96th
One of the most original (and successfully original) films ever made. Flawless editing. One of the best films of the decade.
2	Bown	86 _80th
Holy crap, I feel like someone just took an entire season of LOST and distilled it into 108 minutes and injected it into my veins
2	RKilroy	100 _97th
One of the best movies of all time. Even after it is over you're never quite sure.
2	Spanks	50 _39th
Enjoyable, but terribly overrated and completely over-hyped.
2	billkerwin	86 _71st
A clever experiment in cinematic time and a good thriller as well.
2	musicmad420	95 _89th
Awesome journey into a thought provoking world
2	Omringo	70 _23rd
Interesting up to the point where you realize just how much of a regular movie this is. The concept of an amnesiac protagonist is portrayed creatively enough, edited to reflect the broken psyche of the hero, but it wears thin, revealing the standard movie lying underneath
2	shongfromrp	100 _97th
Unique film making. A movie you can't wait to finish just so you can start it again.
2	kande	94 _94th
Whoa. What a ride.
2	gorejunky	100 _92nd
One of my favorite dark drama/mysteries. Guy Pearce is amazing!
2	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	90 _97th
Memento is a great film that you should definitely see. Its plot structure means that you'll always be thinking about what's going on, and it also does not allow you time to become bored. All of the actors are good in their roles, and the film becomes something special because of its storytelling technique. This is a must-see movie.
2	thegreyfox	75 _62nd
This is the everyday story of a guy with no short term memory, escaping from a lunatic asylum, and being used by people to kill other people, under the guise of revenge for his wifes murder; or not, depending on your understanding of it. Nolan has attempted to create something that is entirely up to the viewer to decipher and interpret in terms of the way the story is told, and its subliminal messages, and whilst novel and laudable, becomes repetitive & monotonous forgetting to be very exciting
2	dmbbearcat	97 _98th
Christopher Nolan's best film, which is saying something. He hasn't made a bad one yet.
2	epedos	100 _94th
Very intense and cleverly directed. Genius!
2	mattorama12	91 _98th
Nolan has a great knack for using structure to enhance the themes of his films. That's on display in Memento more than anywhere else--the backward story telling is gimmicky, sure, but it also helps us relate to Leonard in a way that we wouldn't otherwise be able to.
2	machchunk	44 _21st
Interesting idea, but bland cinematography that didn't pull me into the story or make me care about the simple characters. I could see the ending coming halfway in, and that wouldn't have bothered me, but then Leonard's final monologue basically destroys the tragedy of his character and half of the broader points. A "psychological thriller" that is completely boring and unaffecting.
2	The Pirate	98 _99th
Unbelievably unique and remarkable!
2	htiman	95 _99th
This movie blew my mind. The gimmick worked perfectly with this movie, I don't think it would have been as good if it had been done more tradtionally. This movie hooked me from the beginning, and as stuff started to fall into place I couldn't look away.
2	epiphanius	98 _94th
Innovative treatment of a fascination condition - the ability to only remember the immediate past. This movie worked as a very dark, existential comedy as well. Brilliant - in my top five movies of all time.
2	DavidYates	93 _97th
One of my favourites. A puzzle movie with just the right amount of solvability. I also find this kind of mental disorder really interesting/terrifying to think about.
2	bratings	93 _90th
Visually bleak and daringly original, Memento manages to both stimulate and entertain the brain in a way that only Christopher Nolan is capable of.
2	buffratings	93 _91st
Visually bleak and daringly original, Memento manages to both stimulate and entertain the brain in a way that only Christopher Nolan is capable of.
2	vv238	82 _88th
Memento is a fantastic thriller which is worth the price of admission for the editing alone. It also is one of Nolan's most humanistic works, focusing deeply on the psyche of the protagonist and using this exploration to ask and answer some very relatable questions of the human experience.
1	AkumAPRIME	100 _95th
AkumAPRIME TOP TEN!!! great movie in every regard.
1	spoonerspot	82 _77th
Good flick, took a while to put the pieces together but after the movie was over and my daughter explained it to me everything made sense.
1	Petr.vyleta	92 _95th
I have felt just like the main character - because the story is backwards, you don't know, what happened before. Still, you are not lost in the story and have time to enjoy wathing it.
1	svicciarelli	90 _82nd
Brilliant and unique. A film more like it that doesn't reek of gimmickry you are not likely to find.
1	JoshStew06	92 _90th
There isn't another movie like it. Full of twists and dynamic performances.
1	yilb	90 _98th
There are a couple flaws to be sure, at times the picture becomes completely confusing, although this may be the point, it went on a little to long for my taste, i started to wonder if i cared anymore. Still, the idea is so interestingly presented & so fascinating, the possibilities are enrapturing. I find myself slipping back into thinking about the movie at odd times & with frequency. Yes, even though everyone is talking about it, it's still well worth taking in.
1	semsen	91 _88th
Awesomely confusing and infinitely rewatchable, and blessed with outstanding performances from Guy Pearce as well as Joe Pantoliano. Memento's unique storytelling technique alone makes it easy to recommend.
1	Moribunny	43 _31st
Nolan's big break, already best described as masturbatory. While not quite as obnoxious as most of his later efforts - I dare say, it's watchable - Memento is still not very pleasant or satisfying in any meaningful way.
1	djross	60 _62nd
Clever structure and interesting treatment of memory. Although the psychological flatness of the protagonist is certainly justified, the film still seemed a little too disengaged. It is clear Nolan is a talented director in the process of developing his craft, while still wishing to maintain his stellar position within the Hollywood ultra-commercial system. In a sense, this was remade twice in 2010, both times with DiCaprio, as Scorsese's SHUTTER ISLAND and Nolan's INCEPTION.
1	Chili	100 _98th
Fantastic
1	grimsooth	89 _95th
This is a good movie that is internally congruent, excellently written and directed. It plays in reverse order (do to the narrator's traumatic brain injury), but you can easily also play it forward on the DVD which provides another interesting experience. Though it must be said that everything this movie is comes from the narrative.
1	kaedesmith	82 _73rd
Fantastic, extremely confusing but worth another view to work it out!
1	TheDiceman	80 _95th
Very clever, very original, great film.
1	iamtowel	90 _95th
Brilliant psychological thriller. If you like it, do check out Nolan's previous film, "Following", a Hitchcock-esque B&W feature.
1	cagedwisdom	100 _90th
I'm late to the party here so I'm not sure there's anything I should say about this film that hasn't already been said. It's great.
1	krytonix	90 _94th
The reverse chronological presentation is brilliant, giving the audience an interesting simulation of Leonard's condition. I just wish it didn't leave me with such a bad taste in my mouth.
1	Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews)	80 _86th
Memento is one of those films you want to watch again right after viewing it. That's quite fitting for a film about a man that constantly views and reviews things he's seen before to make sense of it all. Easily one of the best thrillers of recent years, and one you aren't likely to ever forget.
1	Semiramis	90 _83rd
Really fucking awesome.
1	jasonmyers	84 _85th
Not the best of the twist movies, but the style is unique and the graphic images unforgetable. Also marked a turnaround of an actor easily forgotten in past films...
1	rdwn29905	97 _98th
a brilliantly written, directed, and acted film that is popular by word of mouth. one of the best ever made
1	Chuchaqui	96 _90th
Truly original, challenging and one of the most clever films ever. A puzzle to be solved by the audience, always great to watch again.
1	fatbuddha	100 _99th
The best movie ever made?
1	madiso	90 _99th
say i can what masterpiece almost
1	Big_Mac	75 _71st
Really good film but I've marked it down because I can't be arsed watching it again. Ever. If you've never seen it before then feel free to add 10 onto my score to get a better idea of it's quality.
1	Rain	95 _92nd
awesome movie.. a must-see..
1	Skenkere	85 _92nd
Great script, great concept, great direction.
1	MJVmovieMan	90 _93rd
A brilliant backwards thriller, almost not so interesting watching it chronologically. But, all in all, this is Christopher Nolan's early masterwork.
1	Stain	90 _86th
A real original... so much so that nobody'll even dare to try to rip it off. Lovely.
1	vesupria	8 _88th
Really liked this one, the concept of changing the plot order from it's original linear fashion isn't a new one, but the way it is done through the mind of someone without a memory is. The twists are excellent and the way we discover new details, bit by bit, second by second really draws you into its often nightmarish, labyrinthine and chaotic world.
1	jetjaguar	90 _75th
Yes, it's a movie based almost entirely on a filmmaking gimmick, but what a gimmick it is. As fascinating to rewatch as it was the first time.
1	st_fly	100 _99th
Amazing
1	brownmiester	98 _99th
WOW.. masterpiece
1	Ugagerman	90 _95th
Never seen anything like it. Perhaps one of the best movies I've seen.
1	Dustyd	95 _99th
brilliant
1	cinemaddict	96 _80th
Brilliant film that suggests one shouldn't believe everything they read on their skin
1	ophirh	96 _82nd
a masterpiece!
1	cinedriller	98 _98th
still watching to understand it! one of my favorites
1	Jay Mac	45 _4th
Just too strange for me
1	Manhatta	85 _69th
Wonderful direction, and a strong performance by Pearce. Could have been just another gimmicky revenge/thriller, but the ambiguity of what happened to his wife added such a wonderful layer to the whole mystery.
1	scurry	95 _99th
Easily one of the best films of the 21st Century.
1	martiang	96 _95th
mind bending and very well done
1	gtown1479	81 _74th
Wow this is a tough one to follow but it sucked me in. I enjoyed the flashbacks and flashforwards, or however you want to refer to it. It was cool how you had to just be patient and try to wait as the story pieced itself together. My only issue with this movie is that after all the effort and attention I gave to it I still don't know if I understand the ending. The scene where he can't remember if he is the chaser or being chased in the trailer park is pretty crazy.
1	Leti	100 _99th
Great. One of my favorite movies
1	BillyShears	80 _77th
What a dick.
1	yoejo	98 _99th
You must watch it.
1	Itsalladream	81 _54th
Very dark, but a great and clever film!!!
1	paulofilmo	71 _69th
watching it again in 2017. still good!
1	rrevell	91 _78th
One of the coolest ideas for a movie I can remember.
1	Krikri	65 _46th
weird
1	Egregius	92 _83rd
In the same league as Usual Suspects.
1	chinster	92 _92nd
Weird, but original story telling.
1	Timon88	17 _6th
Unspeakably dumb and irritating. The gimmick is the only thing this flick has going for it--I can't for the life of me imagine why anyone is expected to care about any of the characters.
1	rob oh!	95 _89th
?condition my about you told I Have... Christopher Nolan's first major film is absolutely BRILLIANT with its editing and story, and Guy Pierce is downright awesome in his role as a dysfunctional and memory-impaired person. This movie is a MUST-SEE for ALL film buffs!
1	beeblebobble	93 _98th
This one requires that you pay careful attention--if you obey that one guideline, you will not be one of the people who get to the end disappointed because they can't fill in the blanks. If you follow it (it helps to know the black and white scenes progress forward in time, and the color scenes progress backward), you'll find it to be a tense thrill-ride that packs some real surprises. It's worth watching more than once to get the full effect.
1	psychedelicr	85 _75th
A very inspiring film that is best the second time around. An amazing directorial debut for Nolan, and a narrative structure that is creative, yet powerful, yet well executed.
1	L to the P	99 _98th
You like, blew my mind, man.
1	lemonadkins	90 _91st
interestingly made and exciting
1	tathiel	91 _97th
Really inventive and entertaining suspense thriller.
1	tabascoholic	92 _85th
great script and it's shot in such an original way. great plot twists and creative scenes.
1	mlaibe	90 _72nd
good stuff - clever and unexpected.
1	chemical404	63 _67th
(2nd re-watch) Sorry, I just don't get the big deal. Backward story was already done in the films for at least dozen of times, so it's not a new thing, and the story itself is nothing special. Guy Pearce turns out very uncharismatic, and the monologue in the end is simply laughable.
1	jciccone	90 _86th
really liked this film a lot. a film you must watch more than once. great cast and direction by chris nolan.
1	cjameswalk77	95 _90th
Way too good of a movie that many people haven't seen...WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.
1	stevemoser	91 _90th
Made me think like none other.
1	PirateKitty	95 _95th
one of the beast suspense's i have seen. Kuddos to Guy Pierce
1	begoniabol	88 _92nd
Wow, very well made movie. Very intelligent, well directed and fantastic style. It's great how you try to figure everything out, and become a detective yourself
1	fsl_hero	92 _82nd
Genius storytelling at it's best. Nolan's psychological thriller is told in an innovative manner and is a memorable experience. Must see for anyone.
1	Pepsi-Man	2 _39th
Chris Nolan makes a movie told in reverse. It's pretty clever, as it makes the viewer feel the way the protagonist does--unsure of what happened a few minutes ago. Recommended.
1	pompousass	60 _85th
The scenes (in normal forward motion) are arranged in opposite order of occurrence, a bit reminiscent of the screen adaptation of Harold Pinter's play, _Betrayal_, or the earlier Elizabeth Jane Howard novel, _The Long View_. One big difference between this and those is that _Memento_ is a thriller, not a relationship thing. Knowing how it all turns out would appear to be more crippling. Yet appearances, as we all know, can be deceiving.
1	nunstrangler	86 _83rd
Clever use of flashbacks and black-and-white segs help define events in time. More than normally required mental exercise is more than worth the effort.
1	astrakhan	90 _98th
Most writers can't even write a thriller that works forwards, let alone backwards. No matter who you are, this film is cleverer than you, and hits you right in the back of the knees with its amazing twist. In terms of non-linear narratives this one is a true original, a unique accomplishment. Utmost kudos.
1	carnageace	86 _75th
Clever, fast paced thriller that has just enough confusion to work. Suffers from its own concept though.
1	JacoIII	45 _85th
Tons of fun to watch even if some people might find it confusing. Compared to other films that constantly jump through time, "Memento" is surprisingly linear, it just rewinds a bit, goes forward, rewinds, goes forward. Keeps you interested by slowly raising the curtain on the central conflict. I don't like cliched terms but "edge-of-your-seat thriller" fits well here.
1	gabebernal	94 _94th
A very well written film... could have easily fallen apart but keeps the viewer dialed in and guessing what was going to happen next. This film does not disappoint
1	Myszatek	85 _88th
Memory says: great...Can I trust it?
1	MrCarmady	90 _79th
Far and away the best thing Nolan has done, mostly thanks to Guy Pearce and the great structure.
1	parrot_	90 _76th
The Fuck-you ending is really good, but it's one of those movies that really loses any sort of replay value because of it. Well done movie, and really shows off Nolan's skills as a director, but it's a film built on a gimmick.
1	FunkyAstro	90 _93rd
I thought this movie was really enjoyable to figure out and I liked that it had twist beginning and a really sad ending. Nolan pulled this one off nicely.
1	freqflyer	90 _95th
One of the most original movies ever made.
1	Launch	92 _95th
Excellent directing and a great psychological thriller that put Christopher Nolan on the map. The editing is brilliant as well and the film is very engaging. Not only an excellent revenge flick but just excellent all around. One of the best of the 00's.
1	Okkervil	88 _94th
Wonderfully fresh and original, 'Memento' is one of the finest suspense/thrillers of the last couple of decades. Cracking performances all round and excellently written, the engrossing plot is intricately and expertly structured by Nolan. This is utterly brilliant.
1	CaptTesticle	90 _94th
I think this movie flipped my brain upside down. We're thinking the same thing though right - What does he have written on his cock? Shake well -- Insert in pussies and mouths ONLY -- Best fit - Asians.
1	akakacey	95 _98th
wild the way they go back and forth, great movie!
1	SanDiegoJohn	95 _92nd
This movie stays with you long after you finish watching it. Excellent and original.
1	sjankis630	100 _99th
great movie with the type of plot that allows you to watch it a few more times and have differing opinions each time.
1	downbeat	93 _90th
I remember watching this film for the first time and becoming so confused watching it. I had to watch it a couple of times and I finally understood what was going on. Even though I had to watch it a few times does not mean I did not enjoy this film. This is my favorite Nolan film, and it is such a compelling story. I did not mind watching it a few times because I just loved the way the story is told. Great film and, I believe, will be called a classic some day.
1	wetwillies	95 _93rd
Nolan is the master of these types of movies. Not to be missed.
1	Ruslandgaga	99 _94th
Infinately rewatchable.
1	deaddilly	90 _94th
Brilliant and stylish, the finest psychological thriller available.
1	d_drudges	50 _56th
A neat gimmick can't quite hide the fact that everything about the script will fall apart if you stop to think about it for 10 seconds. My main annoyance was the plastic characters who would never be developed to have a remotely real motive for anything they do. Also if you have to have a character in the end explaining what you should have gotten from the movie, it's a sign that the director wasn't exactly doing his job. It's not a bad movie but to hail this as a masterpiece is baffling.
1	BCareyUSAF	95 _82nd
Awesome movie, the directing was great, the twists were awesome and It's just all around great to watch. Buy this.
1	nrpayne	97 _99th
One of the most original modes of story-telling ever in a film. Gets better every time you see it.
1	jdelbalzo99	95 _86th
A brilliant first major film for Christopher Nolan. And as much as I love Inception and The Dark Knight, it's difficult to top this film.
1	tinysausage	86 _96th
Clever premise, cunningly made with a great performance by Pearce. The way the pieces of the mystery fall together is devastating.
1	Wolfwoode	95 _96th
A movie that will force you to think.
1	NavNebular	85 _93rd
its not the twist its the psychology
1	Sweekoden	96 _99th
Gimmicky, sure, but I'd take a movie with an interesting gimmick over a movie without one any day. Lives up to the hype; great, great storytelling. It's been 10 years since it was released, but it blew me away like I'd imagine it blew people away on its release.
1	jamesdepaolo	100 _97th
what a creative new and fresh idea at the time..this movie was such a puzzle..and the fun was trying to solve it...the actors did incredible and the story and plot is just remarkable..this is a classic...
1	Rising	91 _90th
Fantastic
1	Mistakes	77 _86th
Mistakes - 1) When Dodd pulls in behind Leonard in the alley the crew is reflected in his SUV. 2) While Leonard fights with Dodd in the bathroom and after he locks the bolt on the front door, the towel hanging in the bathroom keeps changing position. 3) Leonard removes his large 'photo' paper from the wall and places it on the bed to fold. Things are positioned differently in the close-up and wide shots.
1	MArkjp	95 _97th
Both a highly effective narrative experiment and a touching drama concerning the loss of a loved one. Also, it's fucking awesome!
1	Cilogy	90 _90th
An intricate and clever puzzle by mastermind Christopher Nolan. Memento teaches us how big a film can be, minus the small budget.
1	crazymoronx	85 _93rd
Thought-provoking and exciting. Everything a movie should be, really.
1	Chigurh	96 _95th
I'll really have to see it again before I fully understand it. But I will say that the confusing structure pays off massively, with several mindf*cking twists and turns throughout.
1	Obidy	9 _71st
Chris Nolan's best movie to date, Memento could well have been the gimmicky thriller its critics allege it is. However, I've come to believe the nonlinear structure is integral to the movie's success. There's something poignant about Leonard as a man without a tangible past or future. Nolan's script is one of his most restrained, avoiding much of the heavy-handed style that drags at his later movies. And even a seasoned thriller fan might well be surprised by this movie's ending.
1	Mr. Film	94 _85th
Christopher Nolan delivers a smart, complex and unusual revenge thriller told backwards
1	T3chno	92 _75th
Probably Nolan's best movie; the eclectic form of storytelling used really makes for a unique film.
1	Wezzo	92 _86th
As crazy-exciting as everyone says, a rollercoaster of a film, structured impeccably and packed with great performances.
1	PerryStroika	56 _27th
Once you subtract the technical gimmicry what you have is a nasty, nihilistic piece of work about a murderer who chooses to live a lie.
1	Noblet	86 _87th
Just a great experience. The narrative tricks work really well for the first viewing. I can't imagine it being nearly as engaging after watching it multiple times.
1	matty1708	94 _91st
Stunning film making, this remains Nolans best work
1	TnMovieFan2	90 _79th
Great mind-bending thriller! One of Nolan's best
1	stevekimes	94 _95th
One of the most intelligent thrillers ever written and performed.
1	NothingsGood	100 _99th
If you don't remember what happened, just tattoo it all on your body and you'll kind of maybe not really have an idea what you just forgot.
1	El Pedro	91 _96th
a brilliant mindbender
1	Uncle Pete	70 _10th
I'm going to preface this mini-review with this: I haven't seen this movie in a very long time, saw it once. That being said, I was nothing but frustrated and angry while watching it. I did not like it at all. I have no idea why people call it so great. I'll re watch it some time, but as it stands now, it's overrated and really annoying.
1	JacksoK	95 _95th
Fantastic story that gets you thinking right from the get go. You may not understand it all in the first watch and merit's a few more to completely understand the whole picture. The ending is amazing and it all comes together nicely. The film is so unique and that is part of the reason I love it so much.
1	obtiosov	91 _91st
2nd viewing after 10 or so years - this film aged really well
1	AidanMcK	90 _96th
Top class brain fodder.
1	dkeeper	98 _96th
Great movie from one of my favorite directors. Watched some scenes on TV by chance, but didn't want to spoil it and turned it off. Years later watched it again, but from the beginning this time. Loved it!
1	SayWhatAgain	93 _82nd
An extremely good, unpredictable movie!
1	Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan)	91 _89th
You don't need to tattoo yourself to remember that this movie is pretty awesome. The way the film is presented to you is flat-out amazing the first time. Once you figure out the story-telling twist other views aren't as good but you still appreciate this great film by Christopher Nolan. Guy Pearce does a great job as the damaged hero Lenny. Pantoliano is also great as Teddy. It's hard to talk about this film without adding spoilers, so I suggest you watch it and either love it or leave it.
1	Paxton	82 _90th
I can't remember if I liked this or not.
1	antidood1	90 _97th
Without a doubt the best constructed mystery thriller I've ever seen. Nolan carefully presents the viewer little bits of information each time, but always in such a way that it will leave you with more questions. A truly incredible movie.
1	YoSaff	93 _95th
One of my favourite films ever, pretty much every single moment is perfectly designed, directed and acted. An alltime classic.
1	EntertainMe	92 _96th
Pulls off a nearly unique storytelling mechanism with great pathos and attention to detail. Superbly cast and acted, with one of the most affecting and true-to-life depictions of mental illness ever captured on film. Some critics pointed out that the story, if told conventionally, wouldn't be nearly as interesting, and I (slightly) agree. Apparently the special edition DVD's got a real maze of a menu system.
1	amirmovie	88 _92nd
Much better movie compared with inception IMHO.
1	magdabag	94 _92nd
Don't really remember this movie, but that tattoo on my forearm says I liked it.
1	sopachuco13	100 _95th
Memento is the reason Christopher Nolan has had such an illustrious career. The movie is an enigma that slowly reveals itself to the audience. Guy Pearce's character Leonard Shelby gives the audience somebody to root for while having a mysterious history that is revealed throughout the movie. Carrie-Anne Moss at first is sweet and helpful but turns out to be another monster sent to fuck with Shelby. Joe Pantoliano is the other monster who chooses to take advantage of Shelby. Memento is perfect.
1	mczorro	100 _96th
Nolan's best film. One of two.
1	Kyuuga	55 _5th
Personal opinion: way too confusing. I did understand it but at some times it felt like a chore to understand rather than enjoyement - and movies are about pleasure in watching it, not trying to make a mental exercise in order to check what happened thirty minutes ago while watching another scene.
1	Eleana Yan	85 _0th
..And then out of the blue comes ''Memento''.. A brilliant and strange idea that turns into a movie and blows your mind away. An absolute ''Must See''.
1	kukoc	100 _88th
wowwwwww... what a bloody mind??
1	jsmith65	92 _87th
What Nolan has done here is impossible to overstate. Memento is very likely the most innovative piece of storytelling in a century. It does the impossible. By telling the story backwards Nolan brings the audience into Leonard's disoriented world on a visceral, tactile level. He gives the audience memory loss! It's astounding, and it allows us to explore deep questions about ourselves. Would I lie to myself if the truth were too painful? The true power of Memento is what it says about you.
1	Chronicler	99 _83rd
a great modern 'film noir' and one of Guy Pierce best films(as well as one of Christopher Nolan's early gems). Memento was the kind of film that when it came out (2000), it got people talking. Really worth checking out.
1	Bretanha	100 _93rd
Smooth and brilliant.
1	qmiller32	94 _77th
I think this is the ultimate Christopher Nolan experience. You are left wondering what is going on until the end, after which you spend the next two days trying to figure out what just happened. A wonderful puzzle to put together.
1	Pyrrho	95 _74th
One of Christopher Nolan's very best films with absolutely phenomenal performances by Guy Pearce and Joa Pantoliano. The story is thoroughly engaging, raises great questions and themes whilst the ending perfectly encapsulates the preceeding story. The inventive style of filming is refreshing and original.
1	amazedemon	74 _90th
Memento is undeniably a good film. Its use of a non-linear narrative to deliver its plot could have easily come off as just gimmicky; but Nolan skilfully avoids the pitfalls, creating a movie that's akin to watching Dominoes fall. The use colour to match narratives hooks the viewer, and a stellar script keeps them drawn in. Pearce and Pantoliano's performances are great, but their characters are hardly likeable. Memento is unique, gripping, but leaves you feeling a little sleazy.
1	Rafael Reis	91 _75th
Wonderfully crafted screenplay, without loose-ends.
1	osakacat	90 _93rd
This movie never fails to blow me away.
1	Hawkins	90 _90th
I have to believe a remake 15 years on is a conscious parallel to poor Sammy Jankis' 15-min insulin shot test. Guy Pierce could still do it...
1	DudeAbides	93 _85th
One of Christopher Nolan's best. Memento is a stunning film for many reasons, it's insane and inventive structure, pitch perfect performance by Guy Pearce, dark twists. It's commentary on trust and justice is extremely compelling.
1	thefbtimes	93 _76th
Memento haunts my dreams. If you look away, you'll miss something. Just a word of advice - take everything that occurs in the past 15 minutes at face value.
1	IceStark7	90 _94th
A plot that will blow you away for sure!
1	SnorlaxJones	81 _91st
Gripping, rewarding.
1	WongFoo	100 _97th
Unforgettable, ironically.
1	Kitty19	93 _97th
Brilliantly written and execute. Its a head fck. Meaning you'd better watch it a few times to fully appreciate what a great film this is. The concept is brilliant.

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