Another awesome review from AICN!

[Belbee]

I love how this guy writes Jim up!!!!! <br><br>Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind <br><br>This is this year's Lost in Translation, the film that will almost universally unite critics and film lovers alike in a wash of sheer cinematic joy. Unlike lost in Translation, however, this film is going to be more accessible and well liked by those who simply felt that nothing actually happened in Sophia Coppola's masterpiece. This is low budget Science Fiction at it's best, a wonderfully told character story that revolves around a very simple science fiction concept, memory erasure, but does so not only in a very human way, but an exciting way as well. <br><br>When Joel Barish's (Jim Carrey's) girlfriend erases him from her memory, he in turn decides to do so himself. But as he relives the memories through the procedure, he realizes that he doesn't want to lose the memories and tries desperately to fight back against the erasure. What follows is a beautifully surreal ride down memory lane as Joel is forced to watch his memories vanish before his minds eye. <br><br>This is a visionary, transcendent film about love, loss and the forces that conspire to bring two lonely souls together. Jim Carrey, not only manages to shed his own skin (something he'd as yet been able to completely do) but also manages to turn out the performance that's going to change his career forever. He's had a rough go of it thus far. Every dramatic role he's taken has been met with a luke warm reception at best. Critics loved his Andy Kaufman; his fans hated it. I recall walking out of Man on the Moon, blown away by his performance, only to hear a large redneck bellow out "I'm never watchin' another Jim Varney movie again. That wasn't funny at all." followed by a crowds worth of agreement. Similarly 'The Truman Show' and 'The Majestic' (both of which I love) fell flat with audiences. But here, Carrey completely sheds his own skin, crawling into the broken shell of Joel Barish and bringing him to life in fantastic ways. Finding a perfect center between Carrey's dramatic sensibilities and his comedic stylings, this film offers Carrey the chance to really shine, and he runs with it, scoring numerous touchdowns in what will soon be held by critics as his greatest film to date. <br><br>Together with Kate Winslet (who remarkably shows an amazing amount of restraint, managing to keep her clothes on at all times. Her Winslet's didn't pop out once. Hell, she can't even seem to keep them constrained in PG-13 films for Christ's sake) and a terrific supporting cast (Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson and David Cross) this film comes together in top form, easily securing a spot on a large number of 2004 top 10 lists. <br><br>Charlie Kaufman's talent is abundantly clear here, proving for the first time to those outside of Hollywood and Critic circles just how amazingly gifted this writer really is. While certainly one of the most critically beloved writers of our time, he's finally been given the chance at material that will connect with the average movie goer - something his previous films have failed to do. <br><br>This is that film, the 'If you only see one movie this year' film. This film has Oscar nominations written all over it (although I'm not sure it's got solid chances at any gold next year as it's going to have to compete with Passion of the Christ in both Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor Categories.) <br><br>Well, that's it for now, you can call me <br><br>Pyul Mactackle <p></p><i></i>

[cotton]

Thanks Belbee. I think I will start calling you our online reporter.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>