just watched Memento... (1 Viewer)

[Chad Anson]

The only thing I can really nitpick about this movie is the realization by Leonard that he has short-term memory loss. It's analagous to someone having Alzheimer's Disease. How would one know that the memory is faulty even if one are told? Despite this, I'm still able to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy the movie.

I wondered about this too, but if you pay attention to the way he talks about his memory-loss, it seems like his answer is more of a conditioned response than something he actually thinks about.
Spoiler:Leonard's ability to be conditioned is something that he prides himself in and is what, in his opinion, allows him to "function." In addition, it is evident that he's been dealing with the memory-loss for a substantial period of time -- suggested by all the tatoos and the apparent long-term manipulation by Teddy. Thus, he would have had ample time to condition himself to respond to puzzled stares from people with whom he interacts with a brief description of his disorder.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

Great movie.
You must play CLOSE attention at all times, or you will miss important things. Its not a movie you can try to watch while watching young kids, or be interrupted by phone calls, etc. It DESERVES your total attention!
I love this movie.

 

[JasonKrol]

did anyone see last nights ER premier? It was kinda similar to Memento..more like the movie Go...where they would take turns following characters..and that meant going back alot..so you would see a scene..then follow another character and see the same scene from earlier..but its happening in the background..
it also explained things after they happend by following a character from earlier..
might be stretching it..but it reminded me of memento.
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- Jason
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[ChrisV]

Actually, the reason I watched this movie was because of all the positive posts about it right here on the HTF.
Thanks everyone, it was great!