Incredibly interesting. This is one of the most unique films I have ever seen!

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2007)

I have heard non stop about how awesome Being John Malkovich is, basically I think that's why I had stayed clear of this film. I thought it might not live up to my expectations, due to the fact that I absolutely love the actor John Malkovich, I was afraid that this film might damage his name for me. But I decided to give this film a chance when my mom said that she liked it very much and to give it a shot, so I watched it with an "open mind"... lol... get it? Eh, well, I got a pleasant surprise when I watched this film, it was fantastic. It was the perfect cast, amazing settings, incredible camera work, and not to mention a very unique story that was so interesting to watch.
Craig and Lotte Schwartz are a ratty looking married couple. Craig is a struggling puppeteer and Lotte takes care of sick animals at their house. She asks Craig to get a real job, he ends up getting one, in this building as a filer where the ceiling is less than 6 feet tall. Everyone acts very strange, but he meets a beautiful young woman, Maxine, a player of her league. He becomes obsessed with her, well, everyone seems to naturally love her. Craig one day finds a portal that leads to the mind of actor John Malkovich and exploits it with Maxine. But Lotte becomes more obsessed with the portal and discovers a deeper side with it followed by a group of people.
Being John Malkovich I would have to agree that it is one of those movies you just have to see. It's so strange but works on so many levels. The cast was just beyond perfect, I mean, you can barely recognize some of them, especially Cameron Diaz, what a role breaker. Her and John Cusack were absolutely great in the scene where they are fighting over Maxine and who truly loves her more. Well, the whole cast was great and I would highly recommend this film, it's great entertainment.
9/10