I'll elaborate a bit more on Memento, and why despite the questions and flaws in logic it is still a great movieAbsolutely is a plot hole, among others in the movie. They even showed the wife surviving the invasion and the prick from the insulin needle.
Here's another one- his condition is wildly inconsistent. He can remember certain things seemingly for hours, minutes, or seconds, depending on what the plot needs. He remembered everything Teddy told him, even after leaving the scene and driving away, but he couldn't remember the bartender spitting in a drink right in front of him.
It's still an entertaining movie and the stuff I mentioned doesn't really take away from the central them that someone like that can easily be manipulated.
I mean ultimately if your talking "thought provoking" I would say the commentary on the malleability of memory and the toxicity of revenge is a lot more interesting than considering the exact details of the plot which as you say are just about logical enough for it to get away with but don't stand up to intense scrutiny.Absolutely is a plot hole, among others in the movie. They even showed the wife surviving the invasion and the prick from the insulin needle.
Here's another one- his condition is wildly inconsistent. He can remember certain things seemingly for hours, minutes, or seconds, depending on what the plot needs. He remembered everything Teddy told him, even after leaving the scene and driving away, but he couldn't remember the bartender spitting in a drink right in front of him.
It's still an entertaining movie and the stuff I mentioned doesn't really take away from the central them that someone like that can easily be manipulated.
Exactly. I haven't seen all of Nolans films but some of his other ones also have similar flawsI mean ultimately if your talking "thought provoking" I would say the commentary on the malleability of memory and the toxicity of revenge is a lot more interesting than considering the exact details of the plot which as you say are just about logical enough for it to get away with but don't stand up to intense scrutiny.
Thats really the big divide on Sherdog I would say, the "Film bro" side tends to focus on the details of plot and setting rather than the details of character and theme.
I think Nolan is good at what he does but that tends to be high concept thriller set pieces, I think Memento is probably his most interesting film character wise but I wouldnt say he's really known for great depth there.Exactly. I haven't seen all of Nolans films but some of his other ones also have similar flaws
Inception
The Dark Knight and Rises
The prestige is airtight though. I can't think of anything wrong there
OG Bohemian Grove days. All down hill from there....My brother used to have it on a loop playing in his room when we were in high school
Back when Alex Jones was cool and interesting and not just a puffier, fatter Republican talking head
miss them days
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