As I write this there are 370 comments on Memento. Most movies have trouble eclipsing 50. This fact alone should encourage you to see Memento. I don't think it's necessary to pick the plot apart, because everyone I've talked to has a slightly different interpretation than the other. The point is, this movie really challenges the audience to stay focused with it the entire time, and to think, to connect things. And most importantly, it doesn't leave you with the theater. A lot of movies, like, oh say, Rob Schnieder's The Animal probably will stay with your popcorn in the trash after you leave the theater. Memento's right there with you, and, it's really annoying. You'll be thinking and talking about Memento for a week, and if you saw it with anyone that's all you'll talk about at least the night you've seen it. For this reason, it deserves to be in the top twenty or so movies of all-time. Some people might miss the charm of the movie if they try to pick it apart too much, since the character Guy Pearce plays is so concerned with details we become too, and there is a point where you can go too far in trying to interpret. It's best to let the movie just flow into you and enjoy.
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Fit to Kill
(1993)
A milestone in American Cinema
10 January 2000
I was unsure whether or not Andy Sidaris could repeat his success with the cinematic hit "Malibu Express." With his film Fit to Kill he has proved that Sidaris is a serious filmmaker and not just a one-shot director. The plot written by Sidaris, which was ungratefully passed up by the Academy, is a complex screenplay involving many unseen twists and turns. The main characters composed work for a sexually based radio station known as KSXY. Cleverly, KSXY is actually their secret headquarters. In "Fit to Kill" they confront their long-time nemesis Kane, who is trying to steal one of Russia's most prized diamonds. A well-written screenplay is not all, excellent acting by the cast helps to ensure this film as a cult classic. Panned by the critics and the box office, this film will be appreciated in years to come. It is now suffering the same fate as Clockwork Orange and Taxi Driver did, but in the future will undoubtly become recognized. I am disappointed no critic circles have recognized Andy Sidaris's trademark filmmaking. The costumes, the special effects, all help to compliment this already beautiful piece of filmmaking. It may do you best to ignore the dismal 3 rating on this film and go out and rent it for yourself. My personal rating is 10/10. The drama is as thick as the blockbuster Runaway Bride, and the action better or equal to the cinematic masterpiece Last Action Hero. Andy, keep up the good work.
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