recently viewed – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Five years after the movie’s release, I finally had the chance to view the critically-acclaimed Jim Carrey-Kate Winslet romantic comedy Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
The film has left me with too many reflections, completely blowing my mind away with its offbeat approach. I’m afraid my review won’t do this movie any justice, but I’ll try to articulate my thoughts nonetheless. Here goes..
Pluses:
*A charming, eccentric, and non-formulaic story of love, relationships, and the inestimable value of our memory — despite its malleability.
* Has what is perhaps one of the most brilliant screenplays I’ve ever seen/heard. Thank God for subtitles, which got me to appreciate Charlie Kaufman’s writing all the more.
* Solid, A-grade performances from Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, ably supported by Kirsten Dunst and Elijah Wood.
Minuses:
* Not necessarily a minus, but right after the end credits roll I got this compelling feeling to see it again and get all my thoughts straight: this movie causes your mind to meander and explode into scores of musings.
Overall Verdict: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is unlike any other film I’ve seen. If, like me a couple of hours ago, you have yet to see this movie, go do yourself that favor. It is profound, heart-wrenching, and mind-bending — an absolute gem of a cinematic experience that stays with you long after. Highly recommended.
I kind of envy you for having viewed this phantasmagoric film just recently. The feeling right after one finishes it for the first time is absolutely wonderful. Assuming you’d read my about page, I wouldn’t have to tell you that this is one of my favorite films of all time.
“How happy is the blameless vestal’s lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d;”
–Alexander Pope
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Yup, saw your about page, and that urged me to see this film all the more. It had been waiting for me on my player for quite some time now
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