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Memento (2000) 8.5
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Reviews: 2,039 user | 270 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A man creates a strange system to help him remember things; so he can hunt for the murderer of his wife without his short-term memory loss being an obstacle. Director:Christopher Nolan |
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| Joe Pantoliano | ... | ||
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| Jorja Fox | ... | ||
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Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who can no longer build new memories, as he attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he remembers. One story line moves forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more each time. Written by Scion013
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Some memories are best forgottenMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, language and some drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 May 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$9,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£90,642 (UK) (20 October 2000)Gross:
$25,530,884 (USA) (9 November 2001)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Leonard Shelby: [voiceover] So where are you? You're in some motel room. You just - you just wake up and you're in - in a motel room. There's the key. It feels like maybe it's just the first time you've been there, but perhaps you've been there for a week, three months. It's - it's kind of hard to say. I don't - I don't know. It's just an anonymous room.
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Written by Chuck Hamshaw & Mark Schmidt
Published by JRM Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Megatrax Production Music, Inc. (1994)
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(at around 55 mins) The book that Leonard's wife is reading, which begins "Two years have gone by since I finished the long story ...," is Claudius the God by Robert Graves. See more »Goofs
While noting down Teddy's license plate number SG13 7IU, Leonard writes it as SG13 71U, which is how it gets tattooed on his leg at Emma's. However, at the beginning of the movie, when Natalie sends Leonard a package containing details about Teddy, the License number mentioned is SG13 7IU. Leonard checks this with the License number tattooed on his leg and does not realize the difference. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Leonard Shelby: [voiceover] So where are you? You're in some motel room. You just - you just wake up and you're in - in a motel room. There's the key. It feels like maybe it's just the first time you've been there, but perhaps you've been there for a week, three months. It's - it's kind of hard to say. I don't - I don't know. It's just an anonymous room.
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Soundtracks
MotherlodeWritten by Chuck Hamshaw & Mark Schmidt
Published by JRM Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Megatrax Production Music, Inc. (1994)
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Yes, it's true. The entire movie is based on a gimmick. However, I honestly feel that this does not cheapen the picture in the slightest bit. I loved every scene; discovering information as our lead character discovered it. It demands a second and third viewing, as there are many subtleties and quick flashes that may not be picked up on the first time around. Its one of the most original films ever made, and for people who scoff at the concept of not having a short-term memory, it actually is a real condition. Watch this movie. And, please pay attention. The performances are wonderful, and its structured magnificently.