Charlie Kaufman does it again...

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2004)

Watching this film from a writer's perspective was humbling. To bring what this movie deals with to the screen in the way it does is a trick I will marvel at for some time! Edgy at times, comical, beautiful, sexy. Loved Kate Kinslet's performance - the best I have seen from her in some time. And, to my surprise, I forgot I was watching Jim Carey after about five minutes. I tip my hat to Michel Gondry for knowing how to acheive that! I loved Adaptation and Being John Malkovich, but was disappointed by Human Nature so I was a little hesitant going in. However my fears were laid to rest quickly. Because of the intentionally disorienting character of this film, and the rawness of the issues it dives into, I expect 'Eternal Sunshine' will unfortunately not be appreciated by all. But then again, I don't think it was made to be...