Watch Cronenbergs 'Spider' instead

Rating: 5/10 (2 August 2007)

I did not find this movie intriguing and the number 23 enigma seems contrived and nothing more than silly child's play. Not wanting to give the plot away, I have to say that Jim Carrey's character goes through a development, from childhood to present adulthood, that seems far fetched and hard to believe. I also found Jim Carrey's performance under par and not touching at all. If you want to see a great movie that deals with mental illness I recommend Cronenberg's SPIDER. This movie is very disturbing and features a great performance by Ralph Fiennes. However 'Spider' is not as easy fodder as 'The number 23' - but so much more memorable. As with a few to many of Schumacher's films this one is just too forgettable.