Carry as Carry

Rating: 4/10 (23 December 1999)

Jim Carry gives a hit or miss performance as Andy Kaufman. When he hits, he really hits. Unfortunately, there are many more misses.
When Carry does certain Kaufman characters, such as the Little Immigrant (aka Latka) and Tony Clifton, he gets the role down perfect. But while playing Kaufman himself, Jim Carry is Jim Carry -- a weak actor who is overwhelmed by the material. I never doubt that it is Carry and not Kaufman I am watching.
On the other hand, Courtney Love totally disappears into her role. Unlike Carry, she can act!