Rented last weekend

Rating: Null/10 (21 July 2000)

and I thought Jim Carrey was awesome. I didn't really know how I would feel about this movie as I didn't particularly like Andy Kaufman and although I say that, I loved his Elvis impersonation and then when I saw the Mighty Mouse song I remembered it and thought that was pretty funny and his character on Taxi was sweet, but after that and the wrestling and stuff he got pretty weird. All that aside, I didn't really expect to like this movie and I loved it. Not only because of the terrific acting by Jim Carrey and Courtney Love who I don't particularly care for either, but I have to admit she has done some fine acting in this movie and in Larry Flynt. I thought Milos Foreman did an outstanding job directing this movie which I don't think tried to explain Andy Kaufman or his brand or sense of humor but simply laid it out there like Andy did, showed Andy being funny and Andy being not funny.The directing of this movie and the acting showed that all had done their homework about Andy Kaufman and his acts and followed his lead when telling his story. The movie was very clever and showcased everyone's talent. I wish that they had gotten more critical acclaim and had done better at the box office, because we need people to continue making movies like this. Academy of Motion Pictures---wake up!!!! There was some superb acting, writing and directing in this movie. Thank you very much!!!!!!