Is the glass half empty or half full?

Rating: 7/10 (19 March 2004)

Is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all? The movie attempts to answer the question of whether there really is such a thing as fate, and if we are fated to be with someone, we will eventually end up with them, no matter what.
The movie showcases Jim Carey as the perpetual loser (Joel), the man who can't keep the girl, and eventually ends up subscribing to a clinic which can erase his memories of his ex-girlfriend (Clementine) (The ever so gorgeous Kate Winslet). However, in the midst of the process he begins to regret his decision, and tries to hold on to the memories as they are being deleted.
I found the ending the most poignant part of the movie. While not giving the twist away, I found the ending rather depressing; the finality of the situation and the idea that you can't run away from fate. Yet, some may view it as the glass is half-full..and that fate will bring two people together, no matter what.
A highly thought-provoking movie, with excellent performances by jim carey and kate winslet. I give this movie 7.5/10