A must-see film for anyone who is interested in the real Latka Gravas.

Rating: Null/10 (29 July 2000)

I am a big fan of the old "Taxi" TV series. In fact it is my all-time #2 TV series, behind "Northern Exposure." Andy Kaufman's "Latka" was surely one of the most intriguing characters on "Taxi.' In fact, it was several years before I realized that Andy Kaufman was an American and didn't really speak like that! So, when "Man On The Moon" came around, for me it was a "must-see."
As everyone now knows, Jim Carrey did a marvelous job as Andy. In fact, his not getting a good run at best actor clearly illustrates the politics of the Oscar awards.
As any semi-biographical like this, any plot and character development is constrained by what really happened. Fault Andy if you will for living the life he did. But we cannot fault the film makers for producing a wonderful film of this wierd comic talent.
If you like Andy Kaufman, or are just curious about him, see this movie and you will love it. Otherwise, don't bother. If you do, then don't bitch about it. A solid 8 of 10 rating from me.