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Summary: Unpredictable, Dream-like, and Uncanny
Review: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is definitely one of those gems of a movie that makes sense despite its twists and turns. I'm not sure if this is a representation of the continuing wave of independent films with big name stars, such as last year's Lost In Translation, but it certainly was worth watching. It's one of those films that has a natural ambience.The film does not follow the mundane plotlines as most Romantic comedies. Of course, in the beginning just when you think it's going to be one of those boy meets girl, boy loses girl scenarios, Charlie Kaufman, Eternal Sunshine's screenwriter pulls a curve ball. The relationship between Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) appear complicated, and indeed it is. But somehow Kaufman ties it all together in the end. This film is about identity and memory, and coming to terms with the past in order to tie loose ends that exist in the present. The most uncanny aspect of the film is the appearance of opening credits 15-20 minutes into the movie! The film almost has a 'Magical Mystery Tour' feel -- the beginning starts off predictable, then suddenly half-way through the film you're hit with a warp sense of Joel's memory and experiences, and then the concluding scenes lends itself to an additional plotline somewhat relevant to the relationship between Joel and Clementine, which involves LacUna, the company that erases both Joel and Clementine's memories. Unfortunately, it is the weak portion of the film. The cinematography was effective in portraying the fast paced parts of the film as well as the overexposed photography -- it gave that indie feel as well as the surreal-like effects. In addition, I found the soundtrack of the film to be quite interesting. At times I thought one of the opening chords or sound effects came from Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, or maybe fragments of The Beatles' A Day In A Life. I was disappointed that ELO's Mr. Blue Sky wasn't present in the film, but then again it only appeared in the film's trailer. Nevertheless, I recommend this film to anyone interested in catching a movie that's fresh and unpredictable.
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Summary: Just when you thought romantic comedies were unoriginal ...
Review: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, which I saw tonight in an advance screening, is the most twisted, original romantic comedy I've seen in a long time. Coming from the mind of Charlie Kaufman, this film is luckily more in the vein of BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and ADAPTATION than HUMAN NATURE. The film, which operates on the premise that people can delete bad relationships from their memories, travels essentially backward down its story's timeline. It examines several key themes regarding compatibility, fate and how our memories can make up who we are. Jim Carrey, who plays his role of Joel straight rather than wacky, delivers his best and most human performance since THE TRUMAN SHOW. But the movie, thankfully, belongs to Kate Winslet. As Clementine, the girlfriend who Joel wants to either love or forget, Winslet is wacky, colorful and hilarious - the sort of girl you want to either love or strangle. While their central story plays out mostly within Joel's brain, several equally interesting subplots emerge involving the memory-erasing workers played by Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson. The thing I like best about Charlie Kaufman scripts is that I don't always know where they're going but, in the end, they cover all their bases, address all the philosophical questions inherent in their twisted plots and always leave me entertained. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND is a terrific movie.
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Summary: ALEXS CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS
Review: Highlights: Jim Carrey's superior performance, and Kate Winslet shines as usual; scenes of blistering intensity; a quirky script in the top league of Charlie Kaufman's creations; poignant themes.
Lowpoints: Really gets moving about 30 minutes into the film - a little too confusing/irritating till then; under-developed Elijah Woods' character (maybe for the better); very pretentious at times.
Conclusion: Michael Gondry does a much more successfully executed follow-up to his ambitious but deeply flawed 'Human Nature'. The title WILL make sense by the end, as the film becomes progressively more ingenious. As with all Kaufman scripts, revealing the plot is pointless - quirky and original, sometimes pretentious (like 'Adaptation') 'Sunshine...' offers a nuanced career-best from Jim Carrey (forget 'The Majestic', pleeease), a sexy Kate Winslet (it's easy to see how one could fall head-over-heels for her flirty heroine with acid-colored hair), and a genuinely affecting script. It takes a little too long to take off, but once it does, your confusion will become revelation. Amazing imagery, amazing acting, amazing direction -anyone who likes to use some brain cells while watching film, GO WATCH THIS!
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Summary: wonderful film
Review: i am a huge fan of Eternal Sunshine's writter, Charlie Kaufman. he has a mind unlike any other. Even the most difficult and depressing parts of his scripts are combined with a great since of humor, which make the film bitter-sweet.
in this film Charlie has been greater than in his other films, if it is at all possible.
he combined his sarcasm and wittiness with a sensitive, beautiful, romance story. the result is an absolutly beautiful film. touching and brilliant. a must see movie.
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Summary: a travel to your dream
Review: I don't know how many of you would notice that, at the second part of the movie, where Jim tried to save some memories of with Kates, keep running around with her to try to avoid her being cancel, they kept run into phase and phase of Jim's past memories. There I all sudden realise this story is about memory(dreams in another word) traveling with ur girlfriend! I think its just brilliant. Kate and Jim both perform well, so is Kristen, she's not in major role in here, but as always, her acting brigten up the picture a bit in a positive way. Just realise this people, this kindda concept was never been published theaterically before.
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Summary: What a good flick!! Very original, great performances!!
Review: I have to say this is one good flick. A story of a couple who come to an end of their relationship decide to erase their memories of their dreadful relationship. Joel (Jim Carrey) in the process of erasing his memory of Clementine (Kate Winslet) journey through memories of great times and in his mind trys to escape 'the procedure' of erasing Clementine. The acting, chemistry and the direction of the movie really intrigued me. I don't think I've ever been touched by a movie that reminds me of the troubles of love as this movie clearly reflects. Great flick, too bad that Jim Carrey was not nominated for an Oscar for this is his best performance as of yet. Great special effects with apparently no CGI!! Highly Recommend this artistic and fascinating journey!!
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I was really expecting this movie to be great from all the hype, and it was anything but that. I really was upset for wasting my time watching the movie. I would definately not recommend this movie to anyone. I really did not enjoy this movie.
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Summary: Easiest Charlie Kaufmann piece to enjoy
Review: I wasn't sure what to think the first time I saw Being John Malkovich, I didn't dislike it but I didn't like it either. It certainly kept me interested throughout as a concept, very very bizarre. I read Susan Orlean's The Orchid thief and was interested to see Adaptation which was equally bizarre but easier to get into. I didn't know what to think about Eternal Sunshine when I saw the previews but I knew I had to see it, and to this point in 2004 it is bar none my favorite movie. The plot line is intense and interesting througout never allowing you to feel comfortable until the credits start to roll. Extremely well acted and layed out, the cinematography is first rate. Characterization in this film is different from his other works because the majority of moviegoers can relate to the feelings and predicament Jim Carrey's character ends up in.
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing
Review: If you have an open mind and are ready to see a movie that exposes the truth about love and loss, then "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is for you. One of the most truly genius and absoultely amazing films I have yet to see. Jim Carrey represents his character flawlessly, and Kate Winslet's portrayal of Clementine will leave your heart aching for more. For all film lovers, this is a must-see.
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Summary: Erasing the pain of love.
Review: In "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Jim Carrey plays Joel Barish, a nebbishy and depressed man who has difficulty articulating his feelings. Into his life comes Clementine Kruczynski, played charmingly by the versatile Kate Winslet. Unlike Joel, Clementine is free-spirited and impulsive. Yet, somehow, the two connect and they enter into a relationship. When she starts to tire of Joel, Clementine undergoes a procedure to erase him from her mind, and Joel, in turn, decides to erase Clementine from his mind. Much to his dismay, Joel discovers that forgetting Clementine is much easier said than done. The inimitable Charlie Kaufman wrote the screenplay for "Sunshine" and it is a doozy. The story is told out of sequence, and fantasies are intertwined with "real" events. Much of the movie takes place in Jim Carrey's memory. Michel Godry, the director, and Ellen Kuras, the cinematographer, lend a surrealistic and kaleidoscopic aura to this film that may leave viewers breathless and off-balance. All of the actors are fine, especially Tom Wilkinson as the seemingly staid doctor who makes a good living erasing memories, and Kirsten Dunst as his ditsy blonde nurse. Ultimately, however, the movie belongs to Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. They beautifully portray two lonely and vulnerable people who take a big risk to find love. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is an original, intriguing, and challenging experience. You may leave the theatre confused or exhilarated or both, but you will not soon forget this mind-bending film.
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