Review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) by Nik M — 22 Oct 2012
Charlie Kaufman is a genius, one of few remaining screenwriters who can structure a film like prose amid the utter beauty of a poem. Only on the rarest of occasions does Kaufman write in an accessible nature, so to speak, but the mesmerizing atmosphere that has been constructed not only holds our undivided attention for as long as it pleases, it also demands further viewings.
Not to decipher, but to enjoy the glorious experience once more. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a brave feat deserving of insurmountable praise. We'd generally scoff at a cross between the romance and science fiction genres.
It seems like a novel idea for those longing to revisit the golden age of B-movies. But Kaufman can, quite simply, do anything, even make an audience tear up at the end of his romantic sci-fi film.
This review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was written by Nik M on 22 Oct 2012.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has generally received very positive reviews.
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