Memory Text Review: "Memento"

"Memento", directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Guy Pearce, Joe Pantoliano and Carrie-Anne Moss is a film noir, cinematic jigsaw puzzle about a man suffering from short-term memory loss inflicted the night his wife was raped and murdered. Guy Pearce plays the protagonist, Leonard Shelby, a former insurance investigator seeking revenge on the man who killed his wife. However, the problem is that he can't remember who to kill and he must somehow piece together evidence …

…mature, serious film addicts capable of steadily focusing on the screen for almost two hours. Despite this, Memento is an original and thought provoking film which gives us an insight into the characteristics and importance of memory - how memory is fragmented, unreliable and important as part of our identity. I would highly recommend this film to those who enjoy being challenged and intrigued by the complexity and depth of a film. 4 out of 5 stars.