A genius portraying a genius!

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2009)

What struck me about this film was the fact that even though I had not a clue as to who Andy Kaufman was prior to watching this film, I felt as if I had been hearing of him for the past twenty years after seeing it. This film told me about him very, very much and in a very, very realistic, non movie-like way...it did not dramatize every other minute and I felt as if I was actually watching his life story, not a fictional drama or comedy.
Also, I was glad to see that this film did not attempt to explain, nor attempt to find a cause in Andy's way of performing, his way of LIFE. In the end, the audience is left with the same thought with which they began watching this film: "Why was Andy Kaufman so strange?" Nonetheless, you do not find yourself disappointed once the ending arrives. What you are left with are joyous thoughts, intense thoughts...which is exactly what Andy would wish you to have.
And Jim Carrey - WOW. Many have said this and I agree with all my heart; Jim Carrey became Andy Kaufman for this role. When I got on the internet and watched a few videos of Andy, scenes which were featured in the film, but acted out by Jim, the resemblance was, at times, even frightening. Jim Carrey, the man who uses his typical facial movements in many films, was something absolutely different in this film. Of course, his ability to change his countenance was imperative, but in a completely new way.
If you are not looking for extreme Hollywood entertainment, but a wonderful film, this will make you smile.