Definitely enjoyable, but..

Rating: 6/10 (27 December 1999)

... I think Carrey's best performance remains the one in Truman Show. He does deserve a nomination for this one, but to hope for the Oscar would be too much. I really think Carrey has powerful dramatic possibilities, but when he is to deliver... he can't refrain himself from putting a "Carrey" touch (or to be even more precise: a "Cable Guy" touch), one that says maybe: "Well I'm upset, but don't worry, it will pass". It's those dramatic moments that he needs to master a little bit more and I think he was closer to doing that in Truman Show.
As for the movie, I knew Andy Kaufmann only from Taxi, but I think the portrayal made here is one of the best possible. You really get to see the complexity of a character that many people, including, at moments, even the closest friends, did not understand. If you did not *hate* Andy Kaufmann for one reason or another I think you would definitely enjoy this movie, and even if you did, if you are willing to forgive this is your chance to better understand a great character.