brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2004)

was the first word i thought of when the movie ended. i had to just sit there and soak it in while the credits rolled. between this and big fish, there havent been so many optimistic yet not corny movies made as long as ive been into movies. the direction was good, not overbearing as people have claimed. the scenes from joel's childhood where everything appears from the perspective of a child were especially effective. carrey and winslett were both fantastic in their parts, you felt equally frustrated with their actions yet you yearned for that raw love they obviously had for each other. beck's version of the "i need your loving like the sunshine" track was also a highlight, it definitely added to the overall atmosphere of the movie.