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Summary: CLIFTON ROCKS THE HOUSE!
Review: All in all, Man on the Moon is a glorious dramedy that follows Andy Kauffmans career until his tragic death. Jim Carrey delivers an odd, but spectacular dead-on (forgive me for the pun) portrayal of the comic genius. Very touching, hilarious and sometimes shmaltsy (in a good way!), Man on the Moon is one of the best films I've seen in a while. And if you don't appreciate the film, I almost gaurantee that TONY CLIFTON will put a smile on your face, if not make you have a heart attack because you're laughing so much. Great film, great performances and a great man.
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Summary: An underrated dramatic comedy film.
Review: The Plot:This film is based on a true story on the life of Andy Kaufman(Jim Carrey in a wonderful performance). Andy is considered to be the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic ususual comic of his time. Andy has help from his first time manager George(Danny De Vito) and his best friend Bob(Paul Giamatti), they known, he will be a successful comic performer turning him into as no one as never seen before in a comic and also falling in love with a beautiful woman(Courtney Love) who does understand him. But andy short successful life, trying to make the best of life before his passed on. Well acted and directed by Milos Forman(One flew over the cuckoo`s nest) and written by the same writers who wrote-The people vs Larry Flynt(Also directed by Forman). DVD feautres has a fine widescreen transer(2.35:1) and also a fine DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. Some good extras like behind the scenes, music videos by R.E.M, who also did the music for the film and deleted scenes. Has everything on extras expect for audio commentary could be great on this DVD. But is a damn good movie. Panavision. Grade:A.
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Summary: A failed effort
Review: "Man on the Moon" is, as you undoubtedly already know, a film biopic of the late comedian/entertainer Andy Kaufman, with the irrepressible Jim Carrey in the starring role. The film for the most part covers Kaufman's public life with sparing glimpses of the decisions and maneuvering that went on behind it; thus we are treated to his early routines on the stages of comedy clubs, his stint as a regular on the sitcom "Taxi," his performance of the fictional lounge singer Tony Clifton, his foray into professional wrestling, first as the "Intergender Wrestling Champion," then as the gadfly for the more conventional male wrestling star Jerry Lawler. Anyone looking to relive the truly odd, off-center entertainment that Kaufman provided, however, would be much better off finding a compilation of his best filmed performances. Too often, this movie degenerates into just that, reaching its low point with a montage of scenes from "Taxi" that could have easily been lifted from a typical sitcom retrospective. Anyone who is surprised by the "revelation" that Kaufman and Lawler were actors, and their rivalry a calculated fiction, or by any of the other behind-the-scenes portions of the film, is at the very least guilty of not paying attention during Kaufman's lifetime. Given that this film provides no additional insight into Kaufman's life or personality, its value as biopic is questionable. Perhaps the biggest problem with the film, surprisingly enough, is Jim Carrey. He inhabits the role as well as can be expected, but in the end he brings out more of the dark side of Kaufman's career than of a balanced portrait. Kaufman's act was essentially one of "I'm smarter than the audience"; his basic premise was to trick the audience into reacting as he wanted them to, and he rarely intended to entertain anyone other than himself. For all of that, his physical aspect--most notably a round, cherubish face--projected just enough guileless innocence that he was able to carry it off more often than not. Carrey, on the other hand, for all of the work that must have gone into perfecting his imitation, has a sharply angular face that always appears devious. He is more at home in the persona of the endlessly obnoxious Tony Clifton than the "who, me?" Kaufman, and as a result I'm not sure how someone who never saw Kaufman in the first place would ever understand how such a man could make a career with such an approach. Other quibbles are more minor: the casting of several celebrities as themselves, despite the passage of nearly two decades between the events depicted and their re-enactment for this film; the intermittent descent into hagiography (Kaufman's soon-to-be manager: "You're insane...but you might also be brilliant.") Regardless, I found more to dislike in this movie than to like, and found myself bored with it less than halfway through. I cannot recommend it.
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Summary: Probably one of the best films I've ever seen
Review: I hate to be cliche, but watching this movie I laughed and cried. From the beginning, probably one of the best in cinema history (and so Andy Kaufman) to the end, which leaves you on a mysterious note that will leave you with a little chuckle as you consider it, this is a must see movie. Jim Carrey's performance is flawless, anyone could have said that before they even saw the movie, so much alike Carrey and Kaufman are. Andy's story is funny and tragic, and always mysterious.
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Summary: Once aagin, Carrey proves his talent!
Review: Little words could describe what I felt after watching Man on the Moon. I was awake all night thinking about the movie. Jim Carrey, with his superb acting in this film proves to everyone why he's one of the best ( if not the best) actors the world has seen. For all those who enjoyed his acting in truman Show, in the Ace Ventura movies, Batman, The mask, The grinch, etc.. You will enjoy his performance in here too. The movie would be ok if Carrey's superb artistical talent present. He makes the movie Excellent! This is CAREY"S BEST! You have to watch it (if not own it). I'm glad the movie went down in price (it was super expensive).
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Summary: Deport Milos Forman
Review: What a piece of crap! I mean, what a piece of crap! Andy Kaufman was only one of the two most exciting comedians of the 20th century and what does he get? This piece of crap! Utterly predictable and formulaic, it changes the facts of his life to make it LESS interesting than it actually was (the Carnegie Hall concert, which this movie offers of an example of how Andy came to show his love for his fans as he faced death blah blah blah, happened years earlier). Andy would have been disgusted by this flat, tame, unimaginative film, representative of everything he wanted to destroy. The fact that this abomination passes itself off as a TRIBUTE to the great man's memory is most sickening of all. A pox on everyone involved, from Jim Carrey to REM. Go see videos of the real Andy doing his thing, and stay away from this monstrosity, which is the worst thing to happen to Andy since cancer.
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Summary: A character study, not a comedy
Review: I didn't get the jokes, and I didn't like the story but I enjoyed this movie. Jim Carrey displays his acting talents, in addition to his rubberface and impressionistic ability. An excellent performance, and worth watching just to see an in depth character study of Kaufman. I finished the movie wanting to see more and learn more about the characters. Unfortunately those that expect an easy comedy will be disappointed, I would recommend seeing the film to those who are curious about what drove Kaufman, what was he really like. But don't expect any answers.
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Summary: Maybe okay for A&E...
Review: Assuming that what we mean when we talk about a "movie" is entertainment, this is not a movie. It is a documentary. No insight is given into the life of Kaufman. None. Just facts. If you already know the basic story of his life, then there is no need to see this film. It didn't give us anything new. Carey does a great impersonation of Kaufman, but Dana Carvey does a great Regis - that doesn't mean I'm going to watch Celebrity Millionaire. This film is Carey's tribute to Kaufman. It is not a particularly important film unless you either knew Kaufman personally or simply idolized him. It belongs in the biography section, not the entertainment section.
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Summary: Andy and Wrestling?
Review: A thoroughly involving and touching movie which never got the credit and distinction it so richly deserved when at the box office. Jim Carey's performance as Andy Kaufman is just breathtaking. The mannorisms, the look, the voice .. everything. The gem, however, of the movie belongs to Jim Carey and Jerry Lawlers re-inactment of the King and Kaufman's legendery show down in a memphis wrestling ring. Capturing the atmosphere of the Sports Auditoriumn beautifuly, it's like being taken back in time to the very moment, re-living the amazing atmosphere that the 'bad guy' Kaufman generated when being matched against 'good guy' Jerry Lawler. Many thought that Kaufman has lost it when wrestling began to take over his life. But as this movie exemplifies, it is further from the truth. Andy was very much sane, and very dedicated to his work. Andy was THE bad guy of the Memphis territory. Playing the bad man role with such conviction, you would simply die to see Lawler piledrive him into the mat. This movie captures this moment wonderfully. Got a few bucks to throw around? You could do alot worse.
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Summary: Man on the Moon
Review: Clearly the second most underrated film of 1999, next to Fight Club, deserved more credit than it got. Jim Carrey should have recieved an Oscar nomination for his brilliant portrayal of late comedian Andy Kaufman. Danny DeVito is also good as Frank Shapiro. Paul Giamatti is great as Bob Zmuda, and Courtney Love appears as Kaufman's girlfiend. Norm Macdonald, Bob Zmuda, Frank Shapiro, Christopher Lloyd, Tony Danza, and Judd Hirsch appear also in cameo appearances. It is captivating and funny at the same time. This is Jim Carrey's best work so far. Many critics did not like this film very much, but if you are a Jim Carrey fan, and you want to see homage paid to Andy Kaufman, buy this film.
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