Memento is an unconventional thriller which is filmed in a non linear format which instantly engages the viewer and requires the viewer to think about what is being showed but also creates confusion.The first thing that grabs the viewers attention in Momento is the blue writing on a black background which instantly gives the viewer hints of coldness and loneliness and these feelings are reflected throughout the film. The non-diegetic sound instantly hits you with feelings of unsettledness and darkness as the music is very dynamic and consists of stringed instruments such as violins and this hits the viewer with negative connotations.
This film is extremely psychological and realistic as the condition that the main character (Lenny) has is genuine and the events that take place during the film do not seem far fetched. The representation of Lenny makes the viewer feel sympathy for him as he is lost, confused and generally has no sense of direction other that what he takes notes and pictures of. Teddy ( the secondary main character) seems evil to the viewer as he is trying to befriend Lenny when you can just tell he is not really his friend as he is trying too hard, suggesting that he has another motive for doing so.
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