Brilliant!

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2014)

Written by Charlie Kaufman & Directed by Spike Jonze, 'Being John Malkovich' is Brilliance Personified. An unbelievably innovative, original film, that entertains & inspires. A Gem from 1999!
'Being John Malkovich' Synopsis: A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich.
'Being John Malkovich' is Spike Jonze's finest film after the recent masterpiece 'Her'. He directs this ambitious tale of human-absurdity with flourish. Kaufman's Screenplay refuses to surrender to any cliché whatsoever & delivers a sense of newness & madness to the narrative. Kaufman's Screenplay blends humor & imagination, most admirably. Cinematography is claustrophobic. Editing is crisp. Art Deisgn & Make-Up, are fabulous.
Performance-Wise: John Cusack is in top form. He enacts the failed puppeteer with great energy. Catherine Keener is mesmerizing. She delivers her finest performance in here. Cameron Diaz is natural the core. Malkovich, clearly projected as a caricature here, has the most fun, by enacting his part superbly. Orson Bean is first-rate. Charlie Sheen sparkles in a cameo.
On the whole, 'Being John Malkovich' is original, crazy but unforgettable.