Director Christopher Nolan's MEMENTO is one of the best neo-noir films ever made. It's actually two movies in one, with the main story (in color) running in reverse, while the other, equally important story -(in black and white) runs chronologically. Guy Pearce plays Leonard, a man in search of his wife's killer. The problem is, Leonard has complete short-term memory loss, only remembering events for a few minutes, before losing them forever.
Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano) are apparently helping Leonard with his quest for justice. However, nothing in this movie is quite as it appears to be, and every word in every scene is important.
Mr. Nolan has really created a mind-bender here, and the use of two aspects of the film weaving their way through each other, while running in opposite directions, is ingenious. There's a definite sense of paranoia throughout, as well as a building dread at what might be in store at the end (beginning?).
A true classic worth several repeat viewings...
Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano) are apparently helping Leonard with his quest for justice. However, nothing in this movie is quite as it appears to be, and every word in every scene is important.
Mr. Nolan has really created a mind-bender here, and the use of two aspects of the film weaving their way through each other, while running in opposite directions, is ingenious. There's a definite sense of paranoia throughout, as well as a building dread at what might be in store at the end (beginning?).
A true classic worth several repeat viewings...