Memento

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Memento

R

2000

1h 56m

Mystery & Thriller

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Leonard (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty, however, of locating his wife's killer is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.

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Critics Consensus

Christopher Nolan skillfully guides the audience through Memento's fractured narrative, seeping his film in existential dread.

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Victoria Luxford

BBC.com

08/11/2023

5/5

Very complex detective thriller. Guy Pearce (leads) a terrific cast alongside Carrie Anne Moss. If you want to see the beginnings of how Nolan became such a big director, this is one to watch.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

04/10/2020

5/5

Think of all the ways that a linear film structure stabilizes us - the cause and effect chain of events. But Memento is about a character completely destabilized, so Nolan destabilizes us accordingly in a way maybe no other movie has.

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

03/16/2020

Memento would only be half as fun with only one gimmick or the other. Instead, the backward storytelling and the frozen man make for a wonderful pair, combining into something far more redemptive than it sounds.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

04/30/2024

A

Memento isn't an easy film, but it gives viewers plenty to ponder. And Pearce's startling performance is unforgettable.

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

10/17/2023

Memento places you in the mind of the protagonist in a fascinating way—by running it in reverse, you only know as much as the protagonist remembers—and that constantly makes you question what you’ve been told and what you see next.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

09/29/2023

5/5

…one of the most demanding movies ever made…one of cinema’s most ornate puzzle-boxes…

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Megan G.

@mmg1218 1d

I’ve seen this movie three times and still catch something I missed the previous viewing. Unique plot, unpredictable twists, just awesome.

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Stacy W.

@slwhite4 2d

Loved from the first time I watched 20-years ago - cult classic!

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Ian L

@GTFCfish 5d

What an absolutely fantastic movie, brilliantly acted and the plot is great and the back to front scenes work brilliantly to keep you guessing as to what actually has gone on. Id never heard of it before and only came across it by chance on a streaming app and checked Rotten Tomatoes to see the reviews which is why I gave it a try and very happy that I did. Just great all the way through and no let downs, a must watch if you like a good thriller.

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Jonah H

Jan 19

What an amazingly original movie! I have never seen anything like it! I loved the format of the movie going from the present all the way into the past by scene. The sense of anticipation and wondering what the truth really is. But what really is the truth when the main protagonist doesn't know what's the truth? The dialogue and acting was also amazing. This is a landmark movie.

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aditya r

@craxx Jan 18

definitely one of my fav. movie. amazing cast and great suspense i would definitely recommend it and absolute cinema

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Abigail M

Jan 18

This is the best movie I have ever watched in my entire life and I have seen a whole lot of movies. I was searching for a psychological mind bender and that is exactly what I found. Everything about this movie is made extremely well. It's interesting keeps you thinking and isn't one of those extremely predictable movies. I'm definitely going to watch this again even though it was something I came across when I was desperate for a movie. This is genuinely my new favorite movie. I fully recommend these masterpiece of cinematography.

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Synopsis

Leonard (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty, however, of locating his wife's killer is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Producer: Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Distributor: Newmarket Film Group
Production Co: Team Todd, I Remember Productions, Llc, Newmarket Capital Group
Rating: R (Language|Drug Content|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.5M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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