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Memento

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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 Aug 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. Go to Full Review
Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting Apr 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. Go to Full Review
Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Mar 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. Go to Full Review
Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Jun 16, 2026
The beauty of director and screenwriter Nolan’s story is that it forces the viewer to reconsider what they’ve just seen constantly, throughout the movie. The ending is the beginning and the beginning is the ending. Go to Full Review
Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Apr 30, 2024
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Memento isn't an easy film, but it gives viewers plenty to ponder. And Pearce's startling performance is unforgettable. Go to Full Review
Akhil Arora AkhilArora.com Oct 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. Go to Full Review
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Limerick X @limericksreview 6 days ago Insanely original story. Loved how the scenes were presented. All of the puzzles pieces connected perfectly. Watchability: 100% Finished watching without falling asleep. Plot/Theme: 100% Plot made sense and was compelling, side plots were developed, theme was clear/goal was achieved. Characters: 100% Liked the characters (even the evil ones), if their development was consistent, cared about their outcome, and could get into their mindset. Discussability: 100% The movie prompted discussion, continued to think about it, would recommend it to others, and would watch it again. Wow Factor: 100% Surprised to come back to reality after watching. See more
Simon 1 @Simon869 Nov 7, 2026 10/10 noch kein film hat so ein interessantes konzept gehabt, wahnsinniges storytelling und obwohl das ende in den ersten 10 sekunden verraten wurde noch immer interessant und spannend See more
Nigel S @NigelSp Oct 28, 2026 An interesting idea but boring. See more
Peter W @RT12077588 Oct 23, 2026 Memento is a fantastic thriller and one that continues to reward me every time I revisit it. With exceptional performances, a gripping mystery, innovative storytelling, and remarkable rewatch value, the film remains one of Christopher Nolan’s finest achievements. What begins as a murder investigation gradually evolves into something far more complex, surprising, and emotionally powerful. The mystery itself remains the film’s greatest strength, continually encouraging audiences to question every clue, every character, and even Leonard himself. Combined with Nolan’s clever structure and Guy Pearce’s outstanding performance, the result is a thriller that feels just as fresh and engaging today as it did upon release. If you have never seen Memento, do yourself a favour and change that. Just be sure to give it your full attention. See more
kortez H @kortez Oct 22, 2026 Memento perfectly captures the inconsistencies but also the dependence of memory in its story. The movie perfectly puts the audience in Leonard’s shoes and allows the audience to navigate the events of the story with him. Memento can only be described as a masterpiece. See more
Andrew T @RT72355796 Oct 19, 2026 This is an example of a Christopher Nolan movie that actually works! The message behind this movie is fantastic! The way in which this movie was crafted is absolutely genius! I am not a Christopher Nolan fanboy by any stretch, but hats off to this one! This is my favorite Christopher Nolan movie hands down! One of my favorite movies ever! 10/10 See more
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Movie Info

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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