Weird, wild, inspired casting.

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 1999)

This film shows that independence is alive and well AND that top Hollywood acting talent is willing to work for way less than asking price to be involved with material of originality.
Trying to define the genre of this pic is tantamount to trying to step on the same piece of water twice. The closest one could come is to probably say "Black Comedy" since there are some seriously funny scenes that play through the malaise of certain key characters. Casting is flawless with Cameron Diaz made up to be about as unattractive as she possibly could. Orson Bean (who hasn't been seen on a multiplex screen for going on a decade) in a role originally set to be the devil is brilliant.
Attempting to read symbolism into the outlandish particulars of the character's journey is sheer folly. Suspension of disbelief needs to be the dominant sensibility for viewing this film considering the many lapses in justified plot elements and character motivations. Once you've left your logic behind, you can sit back and enjoy a movie that will afford a great after-movie dinner conversation that's sure to be as stimulating as a trip into the subconscious of Mr. Malkovich.