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I saw this movie this past weekend, twice. A must see. Most of movies these days -- even the very great ones-- have basically bareboned stories added with jokes and references to pop culture. This movie is complete, there's no redundancy -- from the way its presented, to the acting, the lines, the scripts. Very well done. Very subtle. I recommend seeing this movie twice not only to understand the story, but also to appreciate the subtleties.

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Re: Memento - SR 22:31:17 07/26/01 (0)
I've seen it 8 times now and keep finding new little details. It really should be seen by film enthusiasts. It's not really the greatest film ever but it's very good and very unique.
No I didn't go to a theater 8 times, I have been doing more work on it.
Steve
Re: Loved that movie, my vote for best picture - Randy Bey 21:12:53 07/26/01 (0)
in English :)

Re: Memento is excellent: Here is detailed Analysis: - mobile homeless 10:52:17 07/26/01 (1)

Memento is excellent: Here is detailed Analysis:

Memento is one of the most fresh releases this past year and is still making rounds in the theatres due to the complex, interwoven plot, which begs for multiple viewings.
Here is the link for the detailed analysis of the movie - I recommend only those that have SEEN this film give it a look.
kh

Memento analysis via Salon.com

Re: Memento is excellent: Here is detailed Analysis: - caa 23:19:31 07/26/01 (0)
****spoiler alert****
That was a very detailed analysis. But I don't quite agree with the reviewer. I think he suggests that the story is open to interpretations. But I don't think so. I think everything is there! as Teddy said it. Just pay attention to the psychological cues, the body language, etc.
I think the movie fanatics might over-interpret this one: what if Teddy lies, etc.... I think Teddy tells the truth. If you look at the ways Teddy behaves in that critical scene where he revealed the truth.... He couldn't possibly lie. Lenny is on the other hand is fully capable of lying to himself; his justification to demolish the past, to write down his subjective facts (e.g. teddy: don't trust his lies...), etc. Its just so transparent the way he's portrayed. Ironically, just when Lenny has accomplished what he thinks his revenge, he finds a way to justify forgeting it -- by denying it, or by burning the photographs (more than one! and remember that's what he so subconciously recommends), and when there's no possibly justification, he shakes it off hoping it will fade away. The photograph did fade away, sadly, poetically of course. But it sets the recurring theme right there.
As it turns out, short term memory loss isn't really his agony. Afterall, we're all suffered long term memory loss; besides, how they get distorted is proven here so convincingly similar. The only difference is time, which poor Lenny laments "If I can not feel time, how can I heal?". Time isn't his problem. His problem sadly is not physical, understandable given what Teddy says is true.

There was an interesting analysis in salon.com - tunenut 16:46:59 07/24/01 (0)
a few weeks ago. You may have to dig on their site a little. The guy saw the movie 4 times, watched it on videotape in different time order and went to lots of trouble to try to figure everything out. He posts his interesting conclusions. Definitely for people who have seen the movie only.

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