Definitely original and fun

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2000)

Being John Malkovich is easily one of the most original films ever made. It's plot is twisted and difficult to explain; a financially failing puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), works on the 7 Â½ (!) floor of a building filing papers and discovers a portal to the actor John Malkovich's brain. His sexy, tempestuous co-worker played by Catherine Keener is along for the ride, and his wife (Cameron Diaz) is involved with both. Then there is Schwartz's boss (Orson Bean) who also has a special interest in Malkovich.
The idea behind this film is brilliant, but the most fun of all comes from watching Malkovich himself endure this bizarre situation. The cast and the special effects are the two best features of this film, and Malkovich should win some type of award for being such a good sport. Unfortunately, the story sputters a little near the end, but for its originality and bizarreness , this is definitely worth seeing. Spike Jonze has made his directing debut that will be remembered for a long time.