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Being John Malkovich, 1999

Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener

Directed by: Spike Jonze

Written by: Charlie Kaufman

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 112 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.9

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Being John Malkovich can be described as mind bending, clever, and offbeat. The plot revolves around gender bending, the desire for fame, and the life of an actor. Its comic aspect comes from satire. Being John Malkovich's main genres are comedy, independent, and fantasy. In terms of style, it is postmodernist, is surreal, and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is fantastical. Being John Malkovich is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. It takes place in the 1990s. The movie has received attention for being original, essential viewing, and an award winner. Being John Malkovich is well suited for a date night. Note that it involves profanity.

Summary of Being John Malkovich

Original is far too understated a term to describe this picture, brought to you by the surreal, twisted minds of screenwriter Kaufman and actor-director Jonze. The story concerns a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (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 co-worker Maxine (the always sexy Keener). Together, the pair form JM, INC., which allows ordinary citizens to join in on the fun for $200 a pop. But when Craig's wife Lotte (a homely Diaz), as Malkovich, is seduced by Maxine, things begin to unfurl at an even more outrageous pace. Sound confusing? Thanks to Jonze's grounded direction, it isn't. The result is one of the decade's most original films.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	29 October 1999
Runtime:	112 min

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John Cusack

as Craig Schwartz

Cameron Diaz

as Lotte Schwartz

Catherine Keener

as Maxine Lund

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Catherine Keener and John Cusack in Being John Malkovich (1999)

Catherine Keener in Being John Malkovich (1999)

Orson Bean and Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich (1999)

Catherine Keener and John Malkovich in Being John Malkovich (1999)

John Cusack in Being John Malkovich (1999)

Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich (1999)

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Entertainment Weekly

The most excitingly original movie of the year. Full Review

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by: Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Devilishly inventive and so far out there it's almost off the scale. Full Review

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by: David Rooney

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Existential but Soulless

This movie hit all the right buttons for me - almost. All the terms you have seen to describe it: offbeat, clever, mind bending, surreal, humorous, certainly do the movie justice. It had me intrigued from start to finish. I particularly... Read and rate it

07.June.2011
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by: fayemin
fayemin rated this movie8/10Great

Strange, Strange Film

Being John Malkovitch is everything one should expect when seeing a Spike Jonze film. I guess its one of those films you either love or hate. I, personally, loved it. Great If you like Spike Jonze. If you don't, then watch something else....... Read and rate it

25.April.2011
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by: unique username
unique username rated this movie8/10Great

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