Review of Adaptation. (2002) by Tawseef R — 08 Jun 2011
What a beautiful film. The film extends beyond genre lines, blending comedy, drama, romance, action, and intrigue. The actors (especially Nicolas Cage) are all at the top of their game. The special effects perfectly blend the two Kaufman characters, both ingeniously portrayed by Cage, onto the same shot. The two brothers seem to operate on totally different wavelengths, and Cage captures both of their personalities flawlessly.
ADAPTATION plays with the implications of its title, ranging from Darwinian theories of evolution to real life-book and book-film adaptations. The film deftly blends multiple storylines throughout various places (ranging from California to New York to Florida) and timelines. Also, the film highlights the many difficulties of screenwriting, while simultaneously having an original screenplay itself. The result is a poignant portrait that up-and-coming writers in particular will enjoy.
I love the quote at the end of the film's credits, apparently from THE THREE script:
"We're all one thing, Lieutenant. That's what I've come to realize. Like cells in a body. 'Cept we can't see the body. The way fish can't see the ocean. And so we envy each other. Hurt each other. Hate each other. How silly is that? A heart cell hating a lung cell.".
ADAPTATION is a thought-provoking film brought to the big screen by talented filmmakers and actors.
This review of Adaptation. (2002) was written by Tawseef R on 08 Jun 2011.
Adaptation. has generally received very positive reviews.
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