A complete original!

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2004)

I have never seen anything quite like this film before. I wanted to see this film based on the fact that I am a huge Charlie Kaufman fan. Needless to say I was not disappointed.Joel(Carrey) seems to be an extension of the real Charlie Kaufman, since he is very self conscious much like the Adaptation role where Nic Cage played Kaufman. Jim Carrey puts in his best performance since the Truman Show. He really shows unbelievable range in this role and deserves at least an Oscar nomination. I never was much of a Kate Winslet fan due to my lack of exposure to her,(I vowed never to see Titanic)but I must say she was excellent and proved to be one of Hollywood's more underrated actresses. I wondered if there was life after Lord of the rings for Elijah Wood and this role was perfect him.
The film itself has to be one of the most well written pieces what it feels like be in a relationship. Eternal Sunshine makes you feel happy, sad, and confused. Unlike the typical love stories that come out every week, this film has depth and for once you get a good understanding of how two people fall in love in the first place.