Wow...

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2004)

There were so many reasons to not like the movie. I haven't enjoyed a Jim Carrey movie since I was in High School. Kate Winslet is a non-factor in my mind. Kirsten Dunst is rather annoying. Add to that the fact that I didn't even really enjoy Charlie Kaufman's other two movies. With all of these things working against this movie I went simply because it was such a good concept. I am so glad that I went. I thought the acting was terrific. Especially from Jim Carrey. Anyone who could appreciate Adam Sandler's transformation in Punch Drunk Love will be equally impressed by Jim Carrey here. If you prefer "Little Nicky" to "Punch Drunk Love", then this movie isn't for you. The humor is not the over the top brand of humor that Carrey has done in the past. It is subtle and endearing. I don't understand people complaining that it didn't make sense. I didn't find anything in the movie that didn't line up. It was beautifully written and crafted. It did drag a little bit at times, but the last half-hour was perfection. I didn't know what direction they were going to go in the end, but I couldn't have liked it better any other way then it was. A very good movie. Probably not for everybody, but for the people who saw the trailer and were intrigued...you need to follow up on your instincts. The movie won't let you down.