Original is far too understated a term to describe this picture, brought to you by the surreal, twisted minds of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and actor-director Spike Jonze. The story concerns a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), who discovers his office has a secret portal that leads directly into the brain of one of .. Read more
| Starring | John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean |
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| Director | Spike Jonze |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
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Original is far too understated a term to describe this picture, brought to you by the surreal, twisted minds of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and actor-director Spike Jonze. The story concerns a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), who discovers his office has a secret portal that leads directly into the brain of one of America's most popular actors, John Malkovich (Malkovich himself, in a hilariously self-mocking appearance). When the journey ends fifteen minutes later, the participant is spewed onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. Schwartz uses his discovery as a way to get closer to fellow coworker Maxine (the always fascinating Catherine Keener). Together, the pair form JM, INC., which allows ordinary citizens to join in on the fun for 200 dollars a pop. But when Craig's wife Lotte (a homely Cameron Diaz), is seduced by Maxine while in Malkovich's body, things begin to unfurl at an even more outrageous pace. Sound confusing?
| Starring | John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place, W. Earl Brown, John Malkovich, Charlie Sheen, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt |
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| Director | Spike Jonze |
| Studio | UCA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 52 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 52 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Dubbed | French, German |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch, English, French, German |
| Released | Production year: 1999 To Rent: DVD: 11 Aug 2003 Blu-ray: Unavailable for rental Blu-ray: 19 Sep 2011 |
A witty, highly original comedy that manages to be both surreal and ordinary in its depiction of the world and the everyday oddballs that inhabit it, though it does disappear up its own inventiveness towards the end.
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how do you review a film like this ?
Original, weird or just thought provoking that is some of the thoughts that will enter your mind as you view this movie. The concept of being in control/being ... read more »
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A sure-fire way to stay satisfied for 2 hours
The first 20 or so minutes make you wonder if you're watching the right movie but from there onwards it definitely keeps getting better! I would recommend ... read more »
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Absolutely brilliant! I was wondering throughout the film 'What is going on?' but not in the bad way of wanting to turn it off.
Diaz looks ... read more »
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different and compelling
one of my all time favourite films. it is very quirky yet fluid and understandable, a narrative in the vein of a Terry Gilliam film. the acting is top notch, ... read more »
John Malkovich is hoping to return to Istanbul, Turkey with a new opera featuring a local critic's harsh review of the actor's last production in the city. The Being John Malkovich star was floored by the criticism of The Infernal Comedy, in which he starred as part of the 17th International Istanbul Theatre Festival this summer (10) - but he has derived something positive out of it. The theatre critic's review will be part of a new opera, The Malkovich Torment, which the actor hopes to take... Read more
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