I can't wait to see this. Charlie Kaufman is a freaking genius. He's the best writer working in Hollywood today.
My wife and I are most likely going to see this tonight (assuming it isn't sold out, which is a common NYC occurence ). Kaufman is an absolute genius. The movie gets a 93% fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes (and a 95% cream of the crop). Looking good...
I definitely appreciate Jim Carrey's attempts at drama. Was a huge fan of "The Majestic" several years ago. I can't wait to see this, but doesn't look like I will have time today...
looks peachy, im thinking of seeing it myself, kinda has a vanilla sky feeling about it, but with hobbits. ill be waiting your review
This does look like a good flick...I'm hoping to check it out on Sunday. Of course I will be waiting for Nomar's review before I check it out. I mean that in a serious way, in case you took it otherwise.
A friend of mine saw it at a pre-screening last week and really recommended it . She said it was a lot like his other films Adaptation and Being John Malkovich.
Brilliant. French director Michel Gondry's second collaboration with Jim Carrey is a fantastic success. Charlie Kaufman has proven himself as the most interesting writer in Hollywood. His screenplay is rife with clever dialogue and intelligence, and his subdued wit is truly unmatched. In an age where screenplays are often dumbed down to the lowest common denominator, it is refreshing to see a writer like Kaufman who is willing to take risks to produce amazing work. His self-projection is as obvious here as it is in his other movies. The cinematography is breathtaking, and Gondry's direction is nearly flawless. His visual style perfectly matches the hectic structure of the story. Jim Carrey's performance is Oscar worthy, without a doubt. He is truly amazing. It is hard to believe that he is the same actor who portrayed Ace Ventura, pet detective. Kate Winslet is tolerable, but she didn't really add much to the film. The pleasant surprise was Kirsten Dunst in a limited role. She really did the most she could with her character, and played her role very well. The meaning is hardest to analyze. On the surface, it's a story about relationships, not just man-woman but human relationships on a larger scale. There is also a theme of cherishing life, enjoying every moment. The movie takes the old adage of "you don't appreciate things until they are gone" to the extreme. But I get the feeling after the initial viewing that there is something else that I am missing. In any case, it is a very tightly written and woven story. Beautiful. Genius. Grade: A
but it is the second "major motion picture" collaboration between Kaufman and Director Michael Gondry. Gondry directed "Human Nature", a Kaufman screenplay, in 2001.
Yes, but since the statement was made about Gondry and Carrey rather than Gondry and Kaufman, I asked whether the 2 minute short would really count as a first collaboration.
yes, hence the "but" in my post. just simply adding a little factoid 'cause Nomar didn't cover that. Summary for "Pecan pie"(2003), directed by michael Gondry A "bed-car", driven by a man in his pajamas (Jim Carrey) who joyously sings "Pecan Pie", pulls over in a gas-station where two employee (french stand-up comedians Eric & Ramzy) change his blankets. Until the "bed-car" disappears into the night...
They might well have decided on pizza toppings together once, too, does that count as a collaboration? There's just a boat-load of difference between something that took less than a day to shoot and something that took upwards of two months to shoot.
Holy Jebus. Just got back from the movie, and my head hurts. Very well done flick. Kaufman is a friggin genius! Can't say much more than that because nomar covered the bases pretty well and summed up my thoughts exactly (for once...). All I will say is that I think the middle of the movie is as close as you can come to being high without actually taking drugs. I mean, my God, I felt like I was back in college again. Lord help you if you see this stoned, as you'll probably run from the theater screaming.
