"We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented".

Rating: 8/10 (16 January 2016)

I remember watching this movie as a kid and being really captivated by it. Watching it again now as an adult made me really appreciate films like this. The concept and idea of this film makes it really captivating. It's interesting how this film and "Pleasantville" came out at the same time. While "Pleasantville" is about going into the fairy-tale land and making a difference, this one is about a man trying to leave the fairy-tale land. It isn't as magical as it was when I saw it as an adult but I now appreciate it more for what it is after having some life experiences of my own. It's about not conforming to the same routine, about taking risks, to sometimes be able to leave the comfort zone in order travel abroad and have experiences that are beyond where you are at. How some people can try to restrain you from exploring and and take away chances you dreamed of and how it's your choice when it comes to what you really want to do with your life. Despite the really far-fetched and a ridiculous concept this film has, it accomplished what it tried to do. Jim Carrey was at his peak when it came to stardom and was the topnotch actor at the time. And he was the perfect choice for this role at the time as well. Overall this the style of films I miss now a days, I highly recommend this one.
8.1/10