A Wonderful Tribute

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2000)

In short, this is a wonderful tribute to an artist who, though greatly misunderstood during his life, changed the way comedy was performed. Jim Carrey's portrayal is so on-target it's frightening, and Kaufman's various pieces are recreated with delicate care. The point is not necesarily to understand Andy Kaufman, the man, but rather the artist as perceived through his work. This should serve as a wake-up call to anyone aware of Kaufman only through his performance as "Latka," and hopefully would propel the viewer to check out the real thing.