unique, thoughtful, and wonderfully acted

Rating: Null/10 (12 June 2019)

A gloomy, close-mouthed young man and a quirky, forward young woman meet and instantly form a connection despite their clearly contrasting personalities, only to learn that they were once lovers. Upon discovering that she was unhappy and decided to completely erase the memory of him from her life, he decides to undergo the same procedure, but can he really go on living without the memory of a woman he once loved? If you're looking for a refreshing mixture of genres then this is an ideal choice as it plays with various tangible themes like loneliness, heartache, and heartbreak, all wrapped up in a nonlinear, mind-bending narrative that at times resembles a complex psychological thriller. As unusual as it sounds, and as bizarre as the presentation is, it's still able to create genuine emotional depth, brought to the forefront by a superb cast, with the usually comedic Carrey convincingly pained and sullen, and Winslet who's spontaneity and fervor make her the perfect foil. An intelligent and memorable hybrid of romance, comedy, and science fiction, not a surprise coming from the screenwriter of other oddball gems like Being John Malkovich and Adaptation. ***