should have been better

Rating: 6/10 (22 July 2007)

This movie promised a lot and did not deliver.
I really like Jim Carrey, especially the depth he is capable of displaying. The "Majestic" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" are examples of his talent outside of the over the top comedy he is best known for.
The acting in this movie is spot on, so too is the production. The camera work, editing and direction is terrific. I also like the basis for the plot. The 23 enigma and all that goes with it is good material in my opinion.
The plot was not good enough. It wasn't the screenplay as such, it was the plot itself. This took a lot away from what should have been a truly great movie. Eternal Sunshine, Identity and Usual Suspects are all films I will remember as great in this genre. This should have been the best of them but it is the worst.
It wouldn't have taken much to make this movie great. It was ruined by flaws in the twisting plot.