A delicate perspective

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2008)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a mouthful as far as titles go, however that narrow sense confusion is intentional none the less.What then ensues is a pondering, thoughtful film between two opposites which leaves you with a sense of perspective,appreciation and quiet happiness. This film stages excitement, love, personal thoughts, bitterness, contempt and all the other emotions from a relationship that didn't go all the way. Most of all however this film focuses on reflection over time and instills optimism in one as well as a bit of regret.
What you have the pleasure of observing is an uncharacteristically mature performance from Jim Carrey as Joel Barish, a shy and lovelorn thirty something with whom a sense of relation and understanding develops. Alongside Joel you find Celmentime Kruczynski who is quirky,unstable and admirably performed by Kate Winslet in a role which more than demonstrates but merely confirms her ability as a major actress.
This is a people film, a life film and one that should be viewed on the basis that it has the power to change the way you perceive matters, ultimately, for the better.
9/10