Amazing and thought provoking...

Rating: Null/10 (29 March 2004)

I was almost afraid to see this film knowing its subject matter... but I finally caved in, b/c I loved Adaptation so much I own the DVD. Practically EVERYONE has been in this situation in their life, looking for a way out from the pain of a memory with someone they loved. The idea is sorta strange but once the movie starts, you can see how the love knots get tighter and how Joel had to have a way to forget Clem, for his own relief. (As we have all experienced, if you have lived at all!) The basis of the movie - to erase those painful memories, is a seemingly excellent way to resolve it. But, as anyone knows... (but no one can understand) how much comfort you have with the memory of love, painful or not. Jim Carrey is just incredible as Joel, the quiet, reserved and tortured soul. He isn't Ace Ventura any more! And Kate Winslet has a perfect "yang" to his "yin", playing a bouncy, hair coloring free spirit. You couldn't find a more opposite coupling, or one more perfect.... Anyone who is trying to forget, anyone trying to 'move on' should go see this film. It's therapy for the mere price of a matinee ticket and a smuggled in soggy sandwich. GO SEE IT! You'll be smiling and thinking for days.... :)