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In a remarkable and touching performance, Jim Carrey tones down his usual idiosyncrasies to play late avant garde comedian Andy Kaufman in MAN ON THE MOON. In life, Kaufman was a complex, controversial, and, at times, insane performer, and Carrey captures this, as well as the subtle nuances of his more toned-down private life. .. Read more

Starring	Jim Carrey, Danny De Vito, Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti
Director	Milos Forman
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- An intriguing story of an unusual and uncomfortable talent, with a good performance from Carrey; those who were never exposed to Kaufman's comedy are likely to need more convincing that he is worth this elaborate treatment.
- 34644
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:44
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  Proof that Carrey can act
  
  During the mid to late 90s Jim Carrey represented the gurning face of American comedy. The likes of ?Ace Ventura? and ?The Mask? made him a household name and ... read more »
  
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  - Samuel Tyler
  - Reading, England
  - 11 Feb 2005 at 10:06
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  Great Great Movie!
  
  I never knew who Andy Kaufman was as he was a bit before my time, but after i heard Bob Zmuda on Marc Marons WTF podcast i was compelled to watch this film. As ... read more »
  
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- - mattymania
  - 3 reviews
  - 15 May 2012 at 16:49
- - 2
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  Wonderfully Absorbing
  
  Jim Carrey shows surprising depth and humour as Andy Kaufman an avant-garde comedian. The story is strange, entertaining and at times very funny. But what ... read more »
  
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- - HPsauce
  - 30 reviews
  - Boston UK
  - 27 Mar 2011 at 22:48
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  I guess films are cheaper these days.
  
  Cheaper more available films mean viewers don't feel they must watch and grimly sit through garbage. Jim Carrey was ridiculous and so was the film .
  
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- - Pearson
  - 74 reviews
  - Malvern Wells
  - 21 Dec 2010 at 15:48
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  Man on the Moon
  
  Wow Andy Kaufman, what an amazing character - with such bravery, so true to himself. Such an unsung comic hero of our times. They don't make em like that ... read more »
  
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- - Nabser
  - 7 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 21 May 2010 at 22:22
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  thank you very much
  
  i thought this was absolutely fantastic. i didnt know much about andy kaufman apart from the fact he was in taxi and a friend told me he was original and ... read more »
  
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- - AndyCarr
  - 4 reviews
  - lancashire
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 09:48
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  Man on the Moon
  
  I feel unfair rating this film as only average however I think my viewing of it suffered from me not being aware of Andy Kaufman as a ‘song-and-dance man&#... read more »
  
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- - filmwatcherUK
  - 9 reviews
  - Essex
  - 12 Apr 2010 at 09:26
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  Man on the Moon
  
  at first i was disappointed thinking this was going to be hilarious but after watching it i appriciated what a good film it was. also man on the moon is one of ... read more »
  
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- - Melly84
  - 6 reviews
  - Rushden, Northampton
  - 08 Apr 2010 at 15:23
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  - 0
  a well balanced biopic!
  
  biopics are difficult, and i usually find them ineffective. And what have you ultimately enjoyed? the film or the subject?
  
  I do know this film was ... read more »
  
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- - scatterbrain
  - 4 reviews
  - South Croydon
  - 31 Mar 2010 at 18:56
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  Why bother?
  
  I very seldom give up on a film without seeing it through to the end, but this was unbearable.
  
  I was so desperately waiting for Andy Kaufman to do or... read more »
  
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- - Spike42
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  - Hereford
  - 28 Feb 2010 at 19:33
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  Man where?
  
  Sorry, we couldn't watch it - we tried but it seemed so awful we gave up.
  
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  - Guildford
  - 29 Oct 2009 at 09:22
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  Proof that Carrey can act
  
  During the mid to late 90s Jim Carrey represented the gurning face of American comedy. The likes of ?Ace Ventura? and ?The Mask? made him a household name and ... read more »
  
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- 71608
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Samuel Tyler
  - Reading, England
  - 11 Feb 2005 at 10:06
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  "Thank you very much"
  
  This film wins you over on 2 levels - firstly Jim Carrey's amazing performance which by the end of the film leaves you checking to make sure he got an ... read more »
  
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- - Etccarmagedon
  - Cheshire
  - 18 Apr 2005 at 15:04
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  The light side of the moon....
  
  Given the many negative comments posted here, it would appear that the majority of viewers were either expecting a slapstick Jim Carrey flick or an in-depth ... read more »
  
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- - Clucky
  - Cardiff, Wales
  - 26 May 2005 at 13:32
- - 6
  - 1
  Terrible
  
  Worst Jim Carey film I have ever seen, totally unfunny and annoying in places
  
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- - a customer
  - Suffolk
  - 01 Aug 2006 at 19:21
- - 5
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  Surprisingly good
  
  I only had vague memories of Andy Kaufman from Taxi before watching this film, but the script brought his fascinating story to life. I was pleasantly surprised ... read more »
  
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- - Karen
  - London
  - 23 May 2005 at 16:29
- - 5
  - 2
  Bloody AWFUL!!!
  
  PLEASE SOMEONE PUT JIM CARREY OUT OF HIS MISERY!!!! Fair enough if he did a good rendition of Andy Kaufman, but what a fruit cake! Typical crappy
  
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- - a customer
  - Sheffield
  - 24 Oct 2005 at 13:31
- - 4
  - 1
  top of the class
  
  I suspect a lot of Jim Carrey fans will be a bit dissapointed with this film, particularly the younger ones. However, I rate this as probably his most rounded ... read more »
  
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- - David Lee
  - Manchester England
  - 21 Apr 2005 at 09:46
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  thank you very much...
  
  well, i don't know anything about Andy Kaufman and, judging from this film, it seems that not many people really knew him. I couldn't work out whether ... read more »
  
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- - k.a.t.e.
  - manchester
  - 23 May 2005 at 16:13
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  Wonderful
  
  Jim Carrey is wonderful in this movie. An accurate portrayal of Andy Kauffman, wonderfully funny and moving. Simply, a wonderful film.
  
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- - James Lawrence
  - North Yorkshire, England
  - 05 May 2005 at 06:33
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  excellent
  
  for me its a classic a great biopic with a difference
  
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  - kiddy,england
  - 09 Feb 2006 at 21:56

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  In a remarkable and touching performance, Jim Carrey tones down his usual idiosyncrasies to play late avant garde comedian Andy Kaufman in MAN ON THE MOON. In life, Kaufman was a complex, controversial, and, at times, insane performer, and Carrey captures this, as well as the subtle nuances of his ...