Oops inside your head

Rating: 8/10 (6 June 2000)

Being John Malkovich started poorly through my own eyes. The chaos and artificial lighting of the marital home threatened a headache for me, and once the floor seven and a half joke had had its moment its claustrophobic feel began to irritate me. Then, around the time Catherine Keener appeared, the way out became easier. From here on I was gripped. I single Ms Keener out because a) she is devastatingly beautiful, but also b) it was impossible to relate to the John Cusack, Cameron Diaz or John Malkovich characters. I should add that this is the result of a fascinating storyline rather than poor acting. OK. I'll admit it. It was very very late on that I remembered that Cameron Diaz was in this film. I may have used this line before, but, Cameron Diaz? Unattractive? What an actor! Top marks this year.
It's the morning after by now. I feel I need to go back again.
Ron