You see a movie at some point in your life that really changes you. ESOTSS is it.

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2004)

I've seen ALOT of movies in my day. And i have several favorite movies, ie: Fight Club, Memento, Casablanca, Pulp Fiction, Any Kubrick film, etc... But there was always this underlying feeling that made me like Kaufman films so much more then anything else. So obviously going in to this movie, i had very high expectations. I was afraid they were to high and the movie would be a bit of a let down. But after the movie, i can honestly say I am changed. It really put everything in perspective for me. I've had a relationship that ended recentely, and i always said "that was just a waste of 2 and a half years." That's not fair. After this movie, I learned that no matter how bad it ended or how hard it is to give up there is a point for everything. I now realize that we had a lot of fun times and a lot of great memories. I wouldn't take it back for the world. Infact, I even mended the friendship that i had thought would be gone forever right after i saw this movie. I called her and told her that i want to remember the good times, and i won't let you forget them.
Like i said, there comes a time in everyones life that they see a movie that can really change them. I loved Adaptation and Being John Malkovich. But this is different. This is perfection. It's hard to express how important this film was to me, and how important it is that everybody sees it. It was so good, I'm questioning my skill as a screenwriter/director because i just can't do what he and Gondry did. It is truly a masterpiece. The best film i have seen and the only film that i walked out inspired enough to confront my fears. In this case it was rekindling a relationship that had gone bad. Now we are friends again, and my memories will always be good of her. Thank you so much Kaufman and Gondry and Carrey and Winsley and everybody else in that movie. It was priceless, and will never be forgotten. If you're weary of this film, i only have this to say. Go see it. You'll be happy you did.
10/10... deserves to be in the top 10 on the top 250. i think it's number 1.