The Biggest Head Trip Since Fear and Loathing

Rating: 9/10 (3 May 2000)

Spike Jonze is either a genius or a psycho for this incredible, sickening film. A lot of credit also goes to Charlie Kaufman as well. I can compare this film to Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in that these were the only two movies where I sat up and asked myself "What the heck is going on?" An absolutely fantastic film, although unconventional, I don't think it qualifies as an art film. Not laugh-out-loud hilarious, but the kind of witty humor that I enjoy. The movie is worth for its sheer originality, including, my favorite scene, when John Malkovich becomes John Malkovich. It is simply magnificent. Jonze does a brilliant directing job here, although, I would've liked to see something more unique and unconventional to fit the story of the movie. (See Three Kings; which Jonze did a great acting job in) Malkovich is always a pleasure to watch, as is John Cusack. Cameron Diaz seems a little out of place for some reason, but Catherine Keener does a great job.
A very strong 9/10 which means if you can survive the ride, and can get passed the weird story, this film is well worth it.