Carrey, an Oscar? Injustice!!

Rating: 2/10 (26 December 1999)

Is Carrey good in this role? Yes. Just as he was in Truman Show. But there is something separating him from the great actors. He is trying to hard, he is acting too much. Too many exaggerated expressions, and not enough of a real breathing human being. Granted, Kaufman was aloof, but when the gaurd went down, he was closer to normal, a little shy and awkward, but normal. It was a great task for Carrey to master the vocal tones of Kaufman, and he is much toned down from that mug fest Liar Liar, but he's still not there yet. I think he'll get there, but not yet.
As for the movie, I thought it was good. I'd say wait to video. I think a lot of people will hate this movie, because it's not a laugh fest. It's a drama basically. But it did not strike me with the same conviction as did The People vs. Larry Flynn.