Review of Being John Malkovich (1999) by Aidan D — 14 Apr 2018

Original, hilarious, weird, bleak, and twisted. Kaufman and Jonze make you laugh, gasp, and wonder what the hell is going on.

This review of Being John Malkovich (1999) was written by Aidan D on 14 Apr 2018.

Being John Malkovich has generally received very positive reviews.

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