Analysis of Memento

The opening sequence to the independent film Memento is very similar to our opening sequence in that it is not linear. This is because the opening sequence creates many enigmas as to what is going on as it is done backwards. Many cut shots are used into order to disorientate the viewer, and this is what we are going to do. Also  This opening sequence of memento uses different and unusual techniques as to setting up the film and establishing characters. In this sequence a Polaroid photo is used to show that the film is going to be shown backwards as the photo, un-develops. Non-diegetic music creates an eerie feel to the sequence as tension is created. In our sequence we are going to do something similar to this in where we add music to the sequence to create tension and fear.