Review of Adaptation. (2002) by Joel C — 19 Apr 2010
Every time I see this movie I enjoy it more. Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze created a word that is so far into the surreal and bizarre that you are almost tricked into seeing it as a comedy from first glance.
However, this is far from one and probably the only thing that makes it reminiscent of one anymore is Donald and Laroche's character choices and personalities. There's a real story going on that is both tragic and almost chaotic.
The transference from each movie within a movie to screenplay within a screenplay is baffling at times. Kaufman even says it's self indulgent while narrating. I don't think this story could take place on any normal level though because the manipulation of a simple flower story is one of the most interesting ways to adapt something.
Nicholas Cage delivers two amazing performances that by some miracle play off each other extremely well. It's one of the times in his career where he doesn't seem to be himself in any way, but purely a character(s) that could exist in reality.
This review of Adaptation. (2002) was written by Joel C on 19 Apr 2010.
Adaptation. has generally received very positive reviews.
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