![]() This means it might go into “precious” and “cutesy” territory, another element that manifests itself during the cloying first portion the score is decidedly whimsical and fairly annoying for those moments. Once we learn of the memory-erasure process, the story turns decidedly quirky. However, matters quickly take another path and become more interesting. The portions in which Clementine and Joel meet and fall in love follow that path, and based on that, I didn’t look forward to the rest of the flick. Their little soap opera plays out as an alternate storyline while Joel tries to retain his memories.ĭuring the film’s first portions, one can be excused for believing it’ll be little more than another trite “wacky, expressive girl brings repressed, sad man out of his shell” story. That group includes technicians Stan (Mark Ruffalo) and Patrick (Elijah Wood) as well as company secretary - and Stan’s girlfriend - Mary (Kirsten Dunst) and company chief Dr. The movie follows those actions as well as what happens with the team from Lacuna. However, as the process progresses, he has second thoughts and tries to fight it. Hurt by this, Joel decides to go through the same procedure and eliminate all recollection of Clementine. ![]() and had her memories of Joel totally erased. Quickly Joel finds out what happened: Clementine went to a company called Lacuna Inc. She dumps him and then acts like she doesn’t know him when he tries to talk to her. We watch their love affair blossom and then apparently skip to a later point in their relationship. Mind will be tough to discuss and not present any spoilers, so I’ll include fewer specifics than usual in my synopsis.Īt the film’s start, we see how solitary, lonely and introverted Joel Barish (Carrey) meets wild, spirited Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet). Written by Charlie Kaufman, Mind will remind viewers of his other flicks like Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, though one might not think that from its start. Not that Carrey’s presence acted as a deterrent to its success, as this eccentric art house flick likely would’ve failed to reach much of an audience no matter who appeared in it. ![]() Today’s evidence: 2004’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, an effort whose $34 million gross fell far short of Carrey’s usual mega-zillions. Try as he might to convince viewers that he’s a serious actor, audiences still don’t seem to take to Jim Carrey as anything other than a wacky goofball. Reviewed by Colin Jacobson (January 3, 2004) Sony 36" WEGA KV-36FS12 Monitor Sony DA333ES Processor/Receiver Panasonic CV-50 DVD Player using component outputs Michael Green Revolution Cinema 6i Speakers (all five) Sony SA-WM40 Subwoofer. “A Conversation with Kate Winslet and Michel Gondry”.“A Look Inside Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”.“A Conversation with Jim Carrey and Michel Gondry”.Audio Commentary with Director Michel Gondry and Writer Charlie Kaufman.But as his memories of Clementine begin to fade, Joel suddenly realizes how much he still loves her. Howard Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson), to get the same treatment. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. ![]() Joel (Jim Carrey) is stunned to discover that his girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), has had their tumultuous relationship erased from her mind. An all-star ensemble cast shines in this comical and poignant look at breakups, breakdowns and breakthroughs. Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Gerry Robert Byrne, Elijah Wood, Thomas Jay Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jane Adams, David Cross, Kirsten DunstĬharlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, Pierre Bismuthįrom acclaimed writer Charlie Kaufman and visionary director Michel Gondry comes Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Review Archive: # | A-C | D-F | G-I | J-L | M-O | P-R | S-U | V-Z | Viewer Ratings | Main Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: Collector's Edition (2004) ![]()
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