This structural choice is not a gimmick; it is functional. By placing the audience in the same cognitive state as the protagonist, we are deprived of context and memory. We see the outcome of events before we see the cause, mimicking Leonard’s confusion and forcing the viewer to become an active participant in piecing the puzzle together. For viewers downloading the "full" film, this non-linear storytelling rewards close attention to detail.
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