The Best Performance Of Carrey's Career

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2012)

Man on the Moon is a biographical comedy-drama film about the American entertainer Andy Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey. The film was directed by Milo Forman and also features Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti and Danny DeVito. Other members of that show's cast, including Marilu Henner, Judd Hirsch, Christopher Lloyd and Jeff Conaway, make cameo appearances in the film, playing themselves.
The story traces Kaufman's steps from childhood through the comedy clubs, and television appearances that made him famous, including his memorable appearances on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman, Fridays, and his role as "Latka Gravas" on the Taxi sitcom, which was popular for viewers but disruptive for Kaufman's co-stars. The film pays particular attention to the various inside jokes, scams, put- ons, and happenings for which Kaufman was famous, most significantly his long-running "feud" with wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler and his portrayal of the bawdy lounge singer Tony Clifton.
Carrey received critical acclaim for his chameleon performance and won a Golden Globe—his second win in a row.With this recognition,it was obvious that he played Kaufman wonderfully which was simply brilliant and with an almost terrifying impersonation that leaves the viewer mesmerized and entertained.Watching this movie,the audience would leave the theater talking about the character he portrayed.Aside from that, the film remains true to Kaufman's stubborn vision.
Finally,this is absolutely the best performance of Carrey's career.