This movie centres on Leonard Shelby, a man on a mission to hunt down the killer of his wife, but with one SMALL problem.....he suffers from short term memory loss. Every painstaking detail of his hunt is LOGGED in his own unique style, every clue written down so that he will never forget. ... Read review
Thriller - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Timothy West, Neil Morrissey, Tara Fitzgerald, Annette Crosbie, Pauline Quirke, Rob Brydon, Denise Van Outen, John Thomson, Kevin Whately, David Suchet
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: K.C. Bascombe - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Jesse James, Rachel Skarsten, Charles Powell, Linda Purl, Kevin Zegars
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner
Advantages: Enjoyable every time. Disadvantages: The first time watching is slighlty disorientating.
This movie centres on Leonard Shelby, a man on a mission to hunt down the killer of his wife, but with one SMALL problem.....he suffers from short term memory loss. Every painstaking detail of his hunt is LOGGED in his own unique style, every clue written down so that he will never forget.
The movie switches a lot and does need some attention, but if you stick with it you will be rewarded. This is a classic movie that uses modern ... ...line and a unique approach to telling that story.
If, however, you feel that you do not want patch the story together, there is a hidden easter egg that plays the movie in a different chronolgical reference.
Well worth adding to your collection and (like me) enjoy the experience over and over again. ... more
This movie centres on Leonard Shelby, a man on a mission to hunt down the killer of his wife, but with one SMALL problem.....he suffers from short term memory loss. Every painstaking detail of his hunt is LOGGED in his own unique style, every clue written down so that he will never forget.
The movie switches a lot and does need some attention, but if you stick with it you will be rewarded. This is a classic movie that uses modern film making techniques to keep you emersed in the story line and a unique approach to telling that story.
If, however, you feel that you do not want patch the story together, there is a hidden easter egg that plays the movie in a different chronolgical reference.
Well worth adding to your collection and (like me) enjoy the experience over and over again.
Barrygod 23.04.2009
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Quick review of Momento
Possibly one of the most well written and directed films of the decade.
Momento follows the life of Leonard Shelbey, who has short term memory loss, as he trys to find his wife’s killer. A great film that keeps you entertained right to the end, and leaves you asking so many questions that you'll watch it again!
Stunning performances from all the main characters and 10/10 for originality!
A Must See Film! ...
Hamfunk 13.08.2007
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Advantages: Miranda Richardson Disadvantages: None I can mention
This is a compelling story and one which will leave you asking questions throughout, but SO worth the watch and the subsequent discussion with friends. I am not entirely convinced that Ralph Fiennes was the most suitable choice for the lead but Miranda Richardson gives a sterling performance for her characters. The story is hard to fully describe but, like Momento, the plot becomes clearer as the film progresses. I assume the film did not cost too much to make (at least it looks that way and I'd find it hard to take if it cost in the millions!) but the strong character performances and dramatic soundtrack keep you locked to see Ralph's past unravel and his current situation explained. You can read the synopsis for yourself but this doesn't really do the film justice. As with many movies, this is worthy of a rent as opposed to buying ...
marcberryman 17.06.2008
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Advantages: Great Acting, Direction, Plot Disadvantages: Slow Pace will turn off some people
After the success of his second feature Momento, Director Christopher Nolan took on a hollywood re-make of a little seen norwegian film called Insomnia. Some may have questioned this as a strange choice for his first studio film but given the talent involved and the nature of the story it's not hard to see why Nolan would attempt it.
Al Pacino headlines as LAPD detective Will Dormer, to get away from an internal affairs investigation he is sent to the small alaskan town of Nightmute to investigate the murder of a local girl. The town has the distinction of being in constant daylight which wreaks Dormer's chances of getting any sleep. When Dormer accidently kills his partner while trying to catch the girls killer he finds himself in a difficult position. The only person who knows he shot his partner is the girl's killer and soon it ...
utero 04.12.2002
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Production Year: 1994 - Thriller - Director: Christopher Frank - Original Language: French - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Thierry Lhermitte, Nadia Fares
