Film of the Day: "Memento" — For Nolan, it was just the beginning of his career. And it still turned out brilliant

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Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room? Now imagine that this is your entire life...

That's exactly how one of the most unconventional and gripping films of the 21st century begins — Christopher Nolan's "Memento" (2000).

While some call this movie a headache in the best possible way, others consider it a brilliant experiment with perception of time, memory, and truth. Either way, nobody stays indifferent — and that's pure Nolan.

The Story in Brief

The main character, Leonard (Guy Pearce), suffers from a rare form of amnesia: he can't form new memories, forgetting everything that happens to him every 5 minutes.
Actor Guy Pearce in a beige jacket standing at three-quarter angle, next to a movie poster where the actor has tattoos on his body
Frame and poster from "Memento"
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After a tragedy — his wife's murder — he conducts a personal investigation. The catch? He has to tattoo clues onto his own body.

He can't trust people, himself, or the logic of events. Because everything that seems true might just be a convenient construction created to survive. Or — to get revenge.

The Director's Signature Style

It's in "Memento" that first truly played his signature card — non-linearity. The film literally spins time backward, forcing viewers into the protagonist's shoes: we know nothing, and can only learn what's already been lost.

Each scene is a puzzle piece that fits together... but not necessarily into the one true picture.

Why You Should Watch

If you've been craving a real perceptual "reboot" and a genuine intellectual challenge — "Memento" is waiting for you.

This isn't just a movie, it's an experience. It keeps you on edge, makes you question every scene, and leaves an aftertaste like the most powerful thrillers: you'll definitely want to rewatch it. And you'll realize you didn't catch everything the first time.

Time to test your own memory. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we told you about "The Shooter" — an action flick you definitely missed in the '90s.