To be clear—he’s saying he was terrible in Memento, a film that critics and audiences alike have consistently praised for over two decades. Hey Guy, please be kind to my buddy Pearce. He’s a fine actor, especially in Memento.

Guy Pearce has made a new revelation about his performance in 2000’s Memento: “I’m shit in that movie.”

The Australian actor recently rewatched the 2000 thriller and was not a fan of his performanceGuy Pearce does not look back on his performance in Christopher Nolan’s Memento fondly.“I watched Memento the other day,

Guy Pearce had a major cause for celebration two weeks ago, when it was announced he had landed his first Oscar nomination. But while the Australian actor’s career continues going from strength to strength, he has admitted he’s less than convinced about his performance in one of his past works.

Meanwhile, Australian star Pearce, who first became known for portraying Mike Young in the Aussie soap opera Neighbours in the 1980s and had his breakout starring role in 1994’s The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has also appeared in L.A. Confidential (1997), The King’s Speech (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013).

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Some said Guy Pearce should have been nominated for an Oscar for his work in Memento. It seems the actor understands why he was not.

Guy Pearce considers himself 'shit' in 'Memento' after rewatching the Christopher Nolan film for the first time in a while.