The Best Film Of The Last Decade... At Least

Rating: 10/10 (10 April 2004)

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004) D: Michel Gondry.
This is the best film to come out of Hollywood since "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995). I've seen "Eternal Sunshine..." five times now and it keeps getting better every time I see it. Its clear by other comments that I've read that this movie really strikes a chord with many people. They see themselves as Joel who has known a Clementine in their lifetime and as Clementine who has known a Joel in their lifetime. And that's the magic of this film. Those who have really been affected by it see portions of previous relationships in the movie.
I can't see any movie that comes out for the rest of this year topping this one. Not that 'Oscars' mean much, but if the value of a movie is defined by Academy Awards then "Eternal Sunshine..." deserves Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score.