Memento review

The film “Memento” is classed as a psychological thriller, and truly lives up to this. With the option of viewing in linear or non linear really treats the audience which is what makes this film very unique. With flashbacks from the linear version, shown in black and white, creates a mind puzzle for the audience to solve. The black and white camera work denotes with the past, change and difference, which Is exactly why it has been used in the film. The sense of confusion is carried throughout the whole film, with senses of mystery which is what makes it live up to the thriller genre, along with mild scenes of violence, connoting with blood, fights and weaponry. Guns are a key factor within the mise-en-scene, as they are commonly used within the scenes, and in the thriller genre, which is why “Memento” lives up to its genre.

It cleverly uses Polaroid photos within the mise-en-scene to capture the story in an illustrated way, and adds to the sense of mystery. On the topic of mystery, the music choice is very typical for a thriller film, strings, eerie minor notes and low tonality. This adds tension in the fact that It juxtaposes with the dark depressing scenes. The impact this has on the audience is a positive, responsive one in the fact of the juxtaposition of the music and scenes.