An original romance movie? Can't be possible!

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2017)

You would think that, after more than 100 years of depicting love stories in the screen, in every seemingly conceivable combination of style, tone and language, every combination would have been explored and new director would be forced to rehash something already tried.
Apparently that wasn't a deterrent for the makers of Eternal Sunshine... since they managed to come up with something truly new. Most movies dealing with memory loss and mind control focus on violence, horror, the darker side of mind. This one reminds us that there is some room for love -not the saccharine type, but one that includes bitterness, fights and break ups. I don't recall rooting so hard for any star crossed movie lovers to reunite. No spoilers here, just note that the ending is solid and believable, without feeling forced or insincere.
If the premise and the great imagery wasn't enough, there is Kate Winslet. I'm an old fashioned fan of Meryl Streep and Kate Hepburn, who tend to dismiss most of the over-hyped new generation of actresses (and actors too). I'm glad to say that Winslet belongs at the very top. She carries this movie. Not that Carrey doesn't do a good job -it's probably his best movie- but the weight of the acting is for once carried by the female lead.