Being John Malkovich – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – S (Spike Jonze)
Director: Spike Jonze
Writer: Charlie Kaufman (Screenplay)
Cast
- John Cusack (1408)
- Cameron Diaz (The Mask)
- Catherine Keener (Get Out)
- John Malkovich (Con-Air)
- Ned Bellamy (Blonde)
Plot: A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.
Runtime: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Being John Malkovich starts when struggling puppeteer Craig Schwartz (Cusack) takes an office job to make ends meet. However, one day he discovers a tunnel which takes him into the mind of movie star John Malkovich.
He tells a co-worker Maxine Lund (Keener), and she decides they could use it for profit. However, Craig is torn between what is morally correct and his wife Lotte (Diaz) becomes addicted to the journey.
Verdict on Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich is a fantasy comedy following a struggling puppeteer who discovers a portal to the mind of actor John Malkovich. It takes over his life and his desires as he looks to make the most out of life by making the most of the situation.
This movie is a strange journey that only a few people could have imagined. It takes things in a strange direction and you never know where things are going to go next. Even if things become bonkers, it is a movie you will never forget. It is odd, creative and unique.
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Final Thoughts – Being John Malkovich is an odd and creative movie.
