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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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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

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.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 11, 2023

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

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.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 10, 2020

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

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.

Mar 16, 2020

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

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

Rated: A

Apr 30, 2024

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

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.

Oct 17, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

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

Rated: 5/5

Sep 29, 2023

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Fabrícia F As memórias são o foco neste drama original e excêntrico. Nada faz sentido para o protagonista até o seu desfecho final. As reviravoltas são o principal argumento que potencializa essa obra fascinante. Por isso cada detalhe é uma pista importante. Trama cativante que instiga a inteligência e o raciocínio ágil constantemente. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Martin M Easily one of Christopher Nolan's best works. Very cleverly put together! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Mix R Some people say this movie isn't good. Don't believe their lies. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review julie b Wow. Interesting structure working nonlinearly, backwards, and mirroring the character’s brain. Another case of the we love an unreliable narrator!! Was blowing my mind at times, and with each memory you trust what you think you know less and less. Witty dialogue / narration and great score, and Guy Pearce’s performance keeps you transfixed. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Clay W Are there an Nolan movies where he doesn't resurrect out the fractured timeline schtick – yet again? Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Thomas G Loved the psychological angle here… Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher Nolan Director Guy Pearce Leonard Shelby Carrie-Anne Moss Natalie Joe Pantoliano Teddy Mark Boone Junior Burt Stephen Tobolowsky Sammy

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Memento: Official Clip - My Wife Deserves Vengeance