Memento2000

99/100 Once again, Christopher Nolan combines non-linear storytelling with incredible direction and a good script to deliver an incredible movie, far better than Following. Now, almost everyone knows the main gimmick of this movie in that it plays in reverse order. However, the usage of this is great as each scene reveals something new about each character. I'm constantly guessing and second-guessing what each character is and their role until the very end, especially with the character of "Teddy", played very well by Joe Pantoliano. This also helps put us in the shoes of the main character, helping experience his short-term memory loss, something that not only is a fun and unique plot device, but ties into the themes of the film, those of perception and how memory shapes it as well as its connection to belief, all handled very well. Furthermore, the black-and-white scenes in the past are excellent misdirection, with the story of Sammy Jankis. As a side note, as a diabetic myself, "Sammy Jankis"/Lenny's wife has to be one of the dumbest characters in fiction. She's already dead with the first overdose, but apparently she wants to become 50% insulin. Overall, this is a movie which hinges entirely on its "gimmick" of sorts. While it may not work for some, its executed good enough that I think most won't be bothered, and I in particular think this is a masterpiece.