CONGRATULATIONS JIM CARREY

Rating: Null/10 (9 December 2000)

Even though the movie overall, wasn't as good as I thought it would be, Jim Carrey's portrayal brought tear's to my eyes, he really put effort into this project and again his performance should have won him an Oscar, but the movie in general just doesn't work. Carrey basically became Kaufman in the movie and his interception of the character and all his craziness was fantastic to watch. He really brought us along for the journey into in my opinion Kaufman's mental and physical demise. It was a real meaty role, but the script get's tired and "commercial", and Courteney Love is brought in even though all she really does is stand and smile and watch him deteriorate. She fulfilled my full expectations, she does little or nothing for this movie. She was brilliant in "Larry Flynt" though. Yes, rent it for Carrey alone, he brings poor old Kaufman to life once more.
Andy Kaufman R.I.P