Memento (2000)
Mystery, Thriller
83Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
Memento's 83 Metascore represents a striking critical win on a $9M budget, converting modest resources into $40.06M worldwide and a reputation that has only grown since release.
Director track record: Christopher Nolan
Memento (83) sits well above Christopher Nolan's own 78.8-point average across his other 11 scored films — a breakout moment that trails his best-reviewed work, Dunkirk (94).
Lead track record: Guy Pearce
Memento (83) sits well above Guy Pearce's own 56.3-point average across his other 21 scored films — a career-defining role that trails his best-reviewed work, L.A. Confidential (91).
Box office
Budget $9M · Box office $40.1M