Motion Picture Poetry

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2004)

This movie was simply genius. Charlie Kaufman's best work thus far. The whole movie has you either smiling wide, laughing, or just frowning in utter sadness for the characters.
Jim Carrey is out of his shell completely, and it does him good. Kate Winslet finally takes on a character that seems to really make her come alive, and even the supporting roles were so vital to every scene of the movie. Words can't describe this movie, you sit through it wondering just what is going on, and the movie takes you from the giddy moments of true love, to the heart-wrenching emotions of a breakup. But it continuously asks the question, "What if we really were meant to be?"
Though some might find this movie over-the-top in its way of bringing about the movie, you can't expect anything less from Kaufman. Michel Gondry really shows his artistic ability in every scene. This almost felt like an experimental movie by the cinematography, but will definitely be something you've never experienced before.
I highly recommend this movie and only ask that you keep an open mind through it and allow the movie to explain itself when things happen that you can't quite comprehend or seemingly clash with earlier moments. Even the Lacuna corporation couldn't erase this from my mind. If I could see inside a poet's head, this is something I think I would see. Beautiful, brilliant, and nothing short of amazing.