Being John Malkovich (Wide Screen)

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Production Year: 1999 - Comedy - Director: Spike Jonze - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over more

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Original is far too understated a term to describe this picture, brought to you by the surreal, twisted minds of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and actor-director Spike Jonze. The...
more...story concerns a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), who discovers his office has a secret portal that leads directly into the brain of one of America's most popular actors, John Malkovich (Malkovich himself, in a hilariously self-mocking appearance). When the journey ends fifteen minutes later, the participant is spewed onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. Schwartz uses his discovery as a way to get closer to fellow coworker Maxine (the always fascinating Catherine Keener). Together, the pair form JM, INC., which allows ordinary citizens to join in on the fun for $200 a pop. But when Craig's wife Lotte (a homely Cameron Diaz), is seduced by Maxine while in Malkovich's body, things begin to unfurl at an even more outrageous pace. Sound confusing





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Are we all puppets?
A review by angelatawn on Being John Malkovich (Wide Screen)
March 17th, 2005


Author's product rating:   Being John Malkovich (Wide Screen) - rated by angelatawn

Did you enjoy it? Loved it 
Story Outstanding 
Characters / Performances Outstanding 
Special Effects Unmemorable 
How does it compare to similar films? Outstanding 

Advantages: Fantastically weird and wonderful
Disadvantages: None

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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A weird and wonderful film with fantastic performances by all, especially Cameron Diaz (it took me a long time to recognise her).
Poses some great questions about love and existence. Is it the soul of a person that we love or the physical person?
The puppets are beautiful and the sets are magnificent.
Once you have seen this film you will not forget it, unlike so many other films. You cannot forget the 5 1/2th floor, with staff bent double all day. The love triangle is sad and funny at the same time. Having never liked John Malkovich before watching this film - I felt terribly sorry for him being used as a pawn in the bizarre love affair between the 3 main characters.

Very thought provoking, funny, sad, and above all very, very weird. Unmissable and unforgettable.

 
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Soundtrack Unmemorable 
How does it compare to others by the same director? Outstanding 
Value for Money Excellent 
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