My Review

Rating: 4/10 (24 July 2008)

Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey) has the perfect life, until his wife Agatha (Virginia Madsen) gets him a book that talks about the number 23. Walter becomes obsessed with the number, and feels that it's out to get him, and as he reads the book it seems more and more like his life.
He begins to unravel the mystery of the number 23, and as he does so he begins to realize that there's more to his life than what he remembers.
Jim Carrey can do comedy, there's no doubt. He can also perform well in dramas (such as "The Majestic" and "Man on the Moon"). When it comes to psychological thrillers, however, he should stick with his day job. His acting seemed wooden, and basically the whole premise of the movie is utterly ridiculous. "Oh no, the number 23 is after me!" I've never really heard a story where a number actually killed a man.
The movie itself is totally confusing, and seems to be filled with plot holes and inconsistencies. It's a surprise it was directed by renowned director Joel Schumacher ("Phone Booth," "The Client"). It seems like it was directed by a first-timer who had too much time on his hands.