catgirl667 I didn't think it was that bad, but the whole reason that I wanted to see it was because the DVD cover called it "This Year's Memento." I can see where they draw the connection, but the movie was too short, and the love affair was not torrid and psychologically wrenching enough. It was worth seeing, though. And who's ever heard of a Brazilian guy named "Kit Winter?" The reason it's so frustrating that this movie wasn't that good is because it really could have been! A little trippy editing and cinematography, a more passionate love affair, Barnaby being a little bit more likable, lengthen it a bit, give us more clues to make us feel really stupid that we couldn't figure it out. Then have it be this closet move that no one's ever really heard of until they see it at Blockbuster and the one guy that you know that's seen every movie tells you that it's mind-blowing, and you'll have "this year's Memento." But then again, if ever year has to have a "Memento," then I think this one fills the void for 2003 pretty well.

jjesto The first half of the story is kind of cheesy, centering on a love triangle, with a pouty, overly dramatic young woman that overreacts to everything, claiming she has a bad temper, so she pouts some more, bitch slaps, throws little fits, to the point of stupidity---so, she's attractive and a little nutty, thats not an original character. I'd read that the film was a thriller and kept waiting for something to change the tone and had just about given up when BANG, there is a major plot twist and then the real story unfolds and takes on a completely different direction. The ridiculousness of the first half of the film was then justified, pretty much anyway. Its not an excellent film, but was worth the watch after all. It was unique indeed.

brandon-radisic Having seen most of Bernal's films, or at least everything available in the US, I've grown to like him greatly as an actor, thus explaining my motivation for renting this. The description given on the jacket, added with the blurb equating it with Memento (which was a very entertaining mind-boggle), talked me in. Call it a two-for-two deal.Reading through the commentary left by others, I'm troubled by the negativity being attached. Exactly when did it become a crime to invoke plot-twists as a story device? The last I knew, filmmakers such as Hitchcock and Preminger relied upon them incessantly. A twist in plot, if carried off well, can satisfy viewers and fire the imagination.Personally, I find the romantic drama as a genre in dire need of a wake-up call. Films such as this one, Closer, Unfaithful, Wicker Park, and very few others, are daring to attempt something original, whether it be a more frank look at relationships, a less clichéd or sexist view of infidelity, or a new take on the love triangle... and by new I mean new in both this film and Wicker Park. Rather than recycle Shakespeare, Jane Austen, or An Affair To Remember for the forty-billionth time, the director and cast broke new ground.This is not a perfect film, and really, honestly, who gets entertainment from "perfect" films? Admiration, yes. Respect, yes. Are perfect films fun though? That's an argument for a forum... I gave this an eight out of ten, with two points off for those imperfections. The three leads are solid; the story is clever and solid enough. The two points to perfection can easily be forgiven.I had fun watching this movie.

ksutton78 This movie has lots of twists and turns and some have said an improbable storyline. Yet who wants to watch a move which is predictable? Another comment is 'couldn't it have been left as a good romance?' NO, there are lots of romance films around such as 'The Notebook'. This movie is basically a good thriller with a mega finale.It has suspense, a good plot, great acting, believable characters and is different from the bog standard thriller.I was glued to this movie from beginning to end. A definite must see for all who love a great story.Enjoy