Sunday, December 19, 2010
Momento
Mr. Bennet, I've enjoyed your last few choices in films. Dark City and Momento have now become two of my favorite films. They don't explain everything right away and leave you guessing til the end, which is why I also enjoyed Shutter Island and Inception. It's bothering me that the truth in the story of Sammy Jenkins was left to interpretation, whether he actually existed or if Leonard convinced himself that he did. Personally I think that the story of Sammy Jenkins isn't real, because before Leonard killed Jimmy, he was wearing regular clothing, but in his memories he had a job that required suits, like the one that he stole and coninced himself that it was his. And the fact that in the end we're shown that Leonard lies to himself a lot, so it wouldn't surprise me that he did when it comes to the story of Sammy Jenkins. I think that Leonard is right in his ways, but somewhat understand him. Without this job of playing detective for himself, his life would have no purpose, he would wake up every morning and do nothing, simply sit there like a vegetable. It's not right, but killing drug dealers is keeping him "living"
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We are supposed to conclude that Sammy Jankis was a guy who was unmasked as a fraud. The guy who actually lived the story is Leonard himself, who killed his own wife with insulin.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the last two films.
I agree with how killing gave him a reason to do something in his life. I don't justify his actions (obviously ) but if I was in his condition, I would get so restless and frustrated just with not knowing what to do next and I would probably think of some way to entertain myself as well .
ReplyDeleteI liked how lenny turned out to be a killer while he looked so kind, caring, and attractive.