Memento is one of those films you need to watch a second time because of how confusing it can be. The plot of the film is told in reverse-chronological order, opening with Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) looking at a Polaroid of a dead man, who went by the name of Teddy (Joe Pantoliano). As he shakes the Polaroid, the picture seems to fade, and you begin to realize the scene is in reverse. Flashback a few minutes, and we wee how the event all unfolded.
Director Christopher Nolan does something remarkably interesting by telling the story in reverse. Instead of asking "what's going to happen next?" I found myself wondering "How did this all happen?" The whole experience added more depth to the story because it all tied back to Shelby's anterograde amnesia, creating the effect of not remembering what happened mere minutes ago.
This method of storytelling can be pretty confusing for a lot of people, and you may find fault in that, but for the most part, it creates a truly unique film that has become one of my personal favorites, and will no doubt create a lasting impression on anyone's mind.
Now, where was I?
Alan Delgado
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