Real Thriller Opening Scene Analysis - Memento

Having seen Memento I beleive that this opening scene is a good introduction to the film as it mirrors the general feeling of disorientation the film creates. The music throughout the scene creates a feeling of tragedy which is heightened by the graphic photograph being held by the protagonist. The fact that the sequence is actually in reverse interests the viewer, not only out of curiosity about what's happening in the story but also because it's an unorthadox way of filmaking. The fact that we don't get to see the protagonists face until the end of the scene adds to the mystery created by the rest of the scene.