Review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) by John M — 24 Jun 2016
Not meant to be forgotten. Eternal Sunshine takes place in a universe where it is possible to erase the memory of a past lover just by getting a simple overnight procedure done. Joel and Clementine (Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet) are a couple who are in a relationship that just doesnâ(TM)t work anymore.
When Clementine gets this procedure done and Joel finds out about it, he also chooses to get the procedure done, only to find midway through the operation that he doesnâ(TM)t want to forget these memories.
This movie has so much innovative creativity from the mind of Michel Gondry that it makes it a must-see. There are so many little things he does while we are in the memories of Joel with many a small touch added to show you that you are indeed in a dream world, and it is actually somewhat of a science-fiction piece.
Jim Carrey gives a very subdued performance and proves that he can pull back and actually act, not just be an over-the-top comedian all of the time. Adam Sandler has also done this in Punch-Drunk Love, and so has Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction.
Itâ(TM)s a great, sad little movie that has a huge cult following for a reason.
This review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was written by John M on 24 Jun 2016.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has generally received very positive reviews.
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