Review of Being John Malkovich (1999) by Tommy D — 08 Jul 2012

One of the most creative and original movies I've ever seen. Charlie Kaufman is a genius, and Spike Jonze was the perfect choice to direct this film.

This review of Being John Malkovich (1999) was written by Tommy D on 08 Jul 2012.

Being John Malkovich has generally received very positive reviews.

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