Review of Adaptation. (2002) by Marakai — 20 Sep 2020
If Being John Malkovich introduced us to the creative ideas of Charlie Kaufman and took us (fictionally) into the mind of John Malkovich the actor then Adaptation takes us into the mind of Charlie Kaufman himself.
Of course, this is still only fiction and much poetic and artistic license is taken but Kaufman turns the tables onto himself this time and the results are just as creative and enjoyable. He even creates a fictional brother in Donald Kaufman (which the Academy even nominated as a joint writer when the Best Screenplay Oscar was announced).
Kaufman is simply a master at creating a story where art imitates life imitating art. It’s so cleverly done and effortlessly blurs the lines between fact and fiction such is it’s astute and clever construction.
Director Spike Jonze, once again, seems to be on the same wave length of Kaufman’s ingenuity and the performances are fantastic. Chris Cooper won the Best Supporting Actor award but, in a dual role as Charlie and Donald, this is arguably the best work that Nicolas Cage has ever delivered.
Another mind-bending treat from Kaufman.
This review of Adaptation. (2002) was written by Marakai on 20 Sep 2020.
Adaptation. has generally received very positive reviews.
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