Memento

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Memento

R

Released Sep 5, 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

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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Andy B

A classic and complex thriller that stands up to repeat watches losing nothing. Still one of the director's finest moments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Audience Member

This is the film that made me love all of Nolan's work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Paul M

Fight club, it is not, fight club copy it is

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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Michael C

Memento is a complex movie filled with enticing puzzles and many twists. It starts at the end and slowly goes backward, revealing the plot in chunks of time. It's a mystery for the audience to solve, along with the protagonist, Lenny, played by Guy Pearce. Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano are enematic characters who are always somewhat suspicious. It is entertaining to watch, rewatch, and discuss with friends who've seen the film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Marcello F

One of the best movies I have ever seen the way they use such a simple concept like memory to pull at your heartstrings and create a plot that makes sense and and has one of the best endings I have ever seen you must watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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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 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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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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