Unfortunately, the film in general is less interesting than Carrey s performance. This is entertaining, but it does little to bring to light any new details about Kaufman. Again, Carey is flawless, but without fresh nuances and insights there just isn't anyplace new for the film to go. With one exception, the supporting cast is excellent. Danny Devito plays Kaufman s manager, Paul Giamatti his best friend, and Courtney Love his romantic interest.
Love is the aforementioned exception.
I never really got why Love s character was there. She kind of drops into the film, Andy inexplicably falls for her, and then she s just kind of around for the rest of his life. And, frankly, you can t blame lack of purpose on Love s acting. My feeling is, if you love Kaufman you ll enjoy the film simply for the re-creation of him on the screen. Or if you have never heard of Kaufman, this film is a simple, mostly entertaining introduction to the quirky performer and will be a nice fit for you.