A beautiful work of art

Rating: Null/10 (14 November 2004)

Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman caught my attention with "Human Nature", which became one of my favourite movies instantly. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" deals with the deepest emotions, and a variety everyday problems in terms of relationships with such ease and yet such well-placed and thoughtful precision, that I have never seen or read before.
Each and every bit, tiny crumb that You see on the screen, plays a part, and tells its own little story. Nothing is "just filling" nothing is in vain, there's nothing that doesn't serve Gondry's beautiful, heart-capturing way of storytelling.
Breathtakingly cinematographed, packed with fresh and bright ideas never before seen, (in fact this movie has more unique ideas featured - visual and dramaturgical as well - than 10-12 "average" films) this film is really worth watching over and over again. Carrey is excellent, really showing what a marvelous actor he is. Kate Winslet became one of my favourite actresses because of this movie. The "acting stunts" she pulls in this film really are worthy of attention. The movie really has an exceptionally fine cast overall, with Wood and Dunst giving their best performances to date.
It was great to see, what a very inspiring crew can do to the actors: their performances reflect the delight of having the opportunity to work with such geniuses as Gondry and Kaufman.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind became my No.1. favourite movie, and I doubt that it will ever lose this position. If it might ever occur, I won't be surprised if yet another Gondry-Kaufman piece would eventually take over its place.