Review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) by Felixq. — 24 Jul 2006
Another classic of our time. There has never been another like it, nor will there ever be again. The elements conspire on this one to create something that leaves you not entirely sure what kind of movie you just watched- and loving it.
Yes, it's funny, but never slapstick. Yes, it's dramatic, but it never goes Deep End of the Ocean. Yes, there are fantasy elements aplenty, but somehow it feels natural, as if the events just fit within the world of the film.
There's even a mystery element, leaving you slightly confused until ut all comes together at the end. It has a slightly Donnie Darko-like quality in this way- somehow it feels like somewhere you missed something, and you have the urge to rewind and see what it was.
Once all the threads are tied up, you're left with an "aaahh" sense of completetion. Complex characters, never dismissing development to focus on the more quirky elements of the film, never letting you get lazy as a viewer.
No one character is a runaway favorite as each is flawed in the way they are supposed to be. One of the few movies that pulls off the darker, more morbid aspect without laying it on too thick. Outshines it's "cousin", Being John Malkovich, by a mile.
My only critisism is possibly cramming just a leetle too much in there. Not enough to forfeit a point, though.
This review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was written by Felixq. on 24 Jul 2006.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has generally received very positive reviews.
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