Sheer surreal genius

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2005)

This is one of those movies that really affects a certain type of person. If you like surrealism, then you're one of them. If you don't like to think, or if you want a movie as background entertainment, then I wouldn't bother. The plot is so utterly ludicrous that you just have to suspend disbelief for long enough to enjoy the experience. Definitely worth watching several times as there are many subtle jokes and philosophical points throughout the script. The acting is superb. Of course, John Malkovich himself does a fantastic job despite being required to act as a parody of himself. Cameron Diaz is barely recognisable as the wacky wife, and plays the confused, ignored role exceptionally well.