It pulls strings in my heart and mind, it puts a science fiction twist on an otherwise romantic story, and it challenges the audiences' morals. Mainly, "if you could, would you erase the painful memories of someone you used to love?" Heart break is a challenging endeavor, one we must all face at one point, but with the help of Lacuna Inc. you are able to erase that person from ever have existing in your life. Joel and Clementine's (Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet) relationship ends and after finding out that Clementine has had the procedure done and no longer remembers Joel, Joel sets out to do the same. In the middle of the process however, Joel realizes he still loves her and fights to keep the memories (meanwhile Lacuna Inc. sneaks into his house while he's asleep and throws a party as a machine erases his loved one.. Real Invader of the Body Snatches horror, this is of course not actually terrifying just a funny observation). The result is a movie of love, loss, and regret. After having watched this movie multiple times I can honestly say it is amongst my favorites. Certainly not a movie to watch if you want to laugh, but if it's a rainy day or date night, I say give it a go. (Other Cast includes: Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Kristen Dunst)
Biggest hats off belong to writer, Charlie Kaufman (also responsible for Being John Malkovich which will get it's own blog shortly). The script is complex and sticks with you a long time after actually viewing, I still find myself in constant debate over whether I would do the same as Clementine and Joel.
The acting in this movie is also superb. Although there are many Jim Carey roles you may be familiar with, Eternal Sunshine is argumentatively his best. With rest of the cast is amazing as well and they compliment one another perfectly.
Overall Review: MUST WATCH!
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