"Memento" was the movie that put Christopher Nolan on the map. It's a psychological thriller told in reverse from the perspective of a guy with short-term memory loss. The film basically asks, "What if Dory from 'Finding Nemo' had a gun?" and follows that question through to its riveting conclusion. (Yes, "Memento" came out before "Finding Nemo," but you get my drift.) The movie was a financial and critical success, praised for its intricate plot and thought-provoking conclusion. Sure, keeping track of everything that happens in "Memento" might make some viewers' heads hurt, but what else are Nolan films for?

Guy Pearce, who stars in "Memento" as its protagonist, Leonard Shelby, is happy to praise the film along with everyone else. His only issue with the movie? Himself. As he explained

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