Memento [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Memento [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: edge-of-the-couch engrossed
Summary: 5 Stars
Guy Pearce stars as Leonard, a man who's lost his short-term memory and uses notes and tattoos to help him hunt down the man who murdered his wife. From the first minute of this thing I was hooked, held in trance for two hours until it ended...or should I say began? Employing a relatively unique approach to storytelling in a movie, Memento begins at the end and then works slowly backwards, kind of taking two steps back for every step forward. While initially somewhat disconcerting, it's eventually revealed to be a wondrously effective method that, to an extent, mirrors some of the confusion felt by Leonard. Because Leonard forgets information he knew the day before or even minutes before, the backward storytelling mechanism is able to function effectively for us, as information he knew at the beginning of events is not revealed to us until the end. Leonard's condition resultant from a head injury he suffered trying to save his wife--he writes everything down. However, his memories from before the incident are mostly intact, something that is both curse and blessing as memories of his lost wife--his lost life--torment and drive him. He prints notations on Kodak snapshots to retain photographic evidence for himself of, for example, which car is his, which hotel he's staying at, the people he knows--both the ones he believes are helping him and the ones he believes are not. The most crucial information he has tattooed on his body, and his entire body is crosshatched with inked information--clues to remember what has happened, what he's doing, vital information on the suspect he's pursuing--the most chilling of which is written backwards on his chest so he can read it in the mirror. Joe Pantoliano and Carrie-Anne Moss have absolutely killer roles and performances as supporting characters, and Guy Pearce's portrayal of Leonard is convincing beyond all measure. I was edge-of-the-couch engrossed in this, itching to find out what was what, who was who, and the twisting revelations gradually revealed along the way never ceased to intrigue and affect me. Good stuff.
Movie Review: Top Movies of All Time
Summary: 5 Stars
Again, my reviews will relate to both the Blu-Ray and overall Movie plot and character synopsis.
Blu-Ray:
The difference is notced on a HDTV and also if it is large enough. Up-converting DVD's will suffice untill a tv break the 40" mark. The movie is excellent the features are amazing, and gives you great insight into the true thinkings of the director and. I reccomed this movie as a must have for Blu-ray fanatics. 1080p is awesome.
Movie:
One word, Brilliant. You have to watch this movie at least twice to fully comprehend what is going to happen. Masterfully directed, I have to say this movie stays in your mind even after you have already seen it. All I can say is that you are missing out by not watching this movie.
Movie Review: Momento
Summary: 5 Stars
Momento is a mindbending thriller which follows its protagonist, played by Guy Pierce, from the end of his journey back through time to its beginning. In the film, Guy Pierce has a rare condition in which he has no short-term memory. This handicap makes everything harder, as he has to take polariod pictures of people he meets and writes notes upon them to remember something about that person. He is on a mission though, looking for the elusive John G. that raped and murdured his wife, and gave him his condition. When he finds John G. he is going to make him suffer just as he has suffered. Without ever lowering its sharp intensity, Momento comes to a close with not only a satisfying, but an all to poignant end.Movie Review: Trippy Classic that doesn't suffer too much from its origins
Summary: 5 Stars
Since this was transfered over from the days before HD mastering existed, the visual quality isn't that much better than DVD. But the audio quality does get a noticeable boost, and the film itself is spectacular. The director The Prestige and Batman Begins knows exactly how much information an audience can retain, and structures the film in reverse, slightly overlapping flashbacks.
It's really cool, and the ending (or beginning I should say) really caught me off guard.
Movie Review: Excellent movie
Summary: 5 Stars
The director Christopher Nolan created a superb piece of art; the structure of the film is going backwards and is the editing and concept what makes this a unique film. It was until I saw it for the second time that I truly understood what was going on, the reason is that there's so many key details that reveal the plot. This is a great movie and the least I want is to throw any spoilers, but trust me when I say that if you haven't seen this movie you should go and give it a try.