A bumpy ride

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2004)

This is one great film. I went to see this movie expecting a little more of a conspiracy plotline. I am so glad to say that it is far from that.
Michael Gondry will forever remain one of the most original filmakers in the history of motion pictures. His story's are like taking a hay ride through surrealism. One would be absolutely thrilled at the marvels he has made for the screen. I myself enjoy Mr. Gondry's work on a regular basis.
Okay. The movie itself is well put together. At first you may fell like "Where the heck are we going with this?", but then two seconds later you'll find that what you have just seen makes perfect sense. The movie seems to take a u-turn at one point. This causes you to see the whole film in a different perspective. Wether or not Mr. Gondry does this on purpose could mean the difference between blind luck or pure genius.
The acting. I have never seen a better performance by Mr. Jim Carrey. I say this with absolute sincerity. I am completely serious. I can honestly say that Mr. Carrey made an absolute believable character in this film. I have never seen him perform a character like this. Carrey can act. I mean he can act. The things his character does and says. The expressions on his face alone were so real that at one point during the movie I forgot I was watching Jim Carrey on the silver screen. All that I have just said applies to Kate Winslet. Her performace shook me up. She hasn't played a character like that and I personally think that this film will do wonders for her career. As for the rest of the cast...wonderful. Tom Wilkinson seems to deliver a great performance without lifting a finger. I have never seen Mark Ruffalo really. I don't know much about him, but from what I have seen he can act. Kirsten Dunst was absolutley phenomenal as a character. I think she is a better character actor than a lead actor. She has the ability to carry a story as a minor character in a film. Elijah Wood as always is fantastic. Mr. Wood has made quite a career for himself in hollywood. I expect great things to come of his success.
To wrap up this rather thrown together review, I can only end it by saying: GREAT FILM, PHENOMENAL DIRECTOR, PLEASANTLY REAL ACTING, DELIGHTFUL STORY. See this movie now you euphoric hungry person you.