Definitely worth seeing, but weak ending

Rating: Null/10 (20 May 2001)

I think this is one the weirdest movies I have ever watched. As many reviews have already stated, I would say too that the idea is absolutely original. However, I do not see why many people seem to think that this idea was wasted in this movie. In my opinion the story was very well told with unpredictable turns.
BUT: the ending, or rather the "explanation" of why such a thing as a portal to John Malkovich's head exists, could have been completely left out. I think, it would have been even better not to try to put the existence of that door in the office on any semi-rational basis. Just let it be, as unexplainable and weird as e.g. why you get thrown out at the New Jersey Turnpikes. That would have been much more consistent for such a weird movie.

However, the real final ending again (for the three "main actors") is worth seeing and a good solution in my opinion. The movie leaves you in an interesting mood, and "makes you think"... - I would give it a 8 out of 10.