Memento
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term 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.
Critics Sentiment
Teddy reveals Leonard killed real attacker year ago
Leonard recalls investigating Sammy Jankis insurance case
The film builds from solid early establishment to its devastating climactic revelations, with Teddy's confession creating the most dramatic emotional and intellectual impact.
Memento maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout, with reviewers praising its innovative structure and Guy Pearce's performance from the opening. The film builds to extraordinary heights in its final act, where the major revelations about Leonard's true situation create some of the most acclaimed moments in modern cinema. Even the film's lowest-scored moments receive strong praise, reflecting the overall critical consensus that this is a masterfully crafted thriller.
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