A review by a Kaufman admirer that loved this film.

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 1999)

I just saw this movie, and it was terrific. I loved it! Andy Kaufman was a comic genius, but no one really understood him, which was part of his mystery. This incredible movie does a superb job of telling his story, and letting those who never heard of him, as well as those who hated him, know exactly who he was, and why he did what he did. Jim Carrey definitely deserves an Oscar for this (and I'm NOT a big Jim Carrey fan!). Courtney Love once again makes her acting talent known, and I've never seen Danny DeVito show this much emotion. Paul Giamatti (best known as "Pig Vomit" from "Private Parts") also adds to the cast with his supporting role as Comic Relief creator and Kaufman cohort Bob Zmuda. I recommend this movie to anyone that ever loved or hated Andy Kaufman, as well as those who didn't quite know what to think of him or don't know who he is. It is a remarkable look into the life of a misunderstood comic genius, who left this life too early....or did he?