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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, 2002

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts

Directed by: George Clooney

Written by: Charlie Kaufman

Language: English

Country: USA, UK, Germany

Runtime: 113 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.1

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The mood of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is clever, stylized, and offbeat. The plot centers around a rise to the top, secret agents, and undercover characters. It features dark humor. It is a drama, comedy, and thriller movie. Stylistically, it is nonlinear. In approach, it is realistic. It is set in Mexico and New York. It happens in the 1960s. It is drawn from a biography, originally a true story, and based on a book. It is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes sexual content, profanity, and violent content.

Summary of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

George Clooney makes his directorial debut with this frenetic, visually dazzling black comedy. Based on notorious television producer Chuck Barris' "unauthorized autobiography," Clooney's film reinforces Barris' outlandish claim that he lived a secret life as a hitman for the CIA. Sam Rockwell stars as Barris, a fresh-faced dreamer who moves to New York to find success in television. Pretty soon, he's written a hit song ("Palisades Park"), has shacked up with the ultra-peppy Penny (Drew Barrymore), and has his first successful game show, THE DATING GAME. But as if that weren't enough excitement, he is soon recruited by CIA Special Agent Jim Byrd (Clooney) to become a hired killer for the federal government. As Barris' subsequent shows (THE NEWLYWED GAME, THE GONG SHOW) take off, the conflicted producer uses them as a front for his undercover job, chaperoning winning couples all over the world while performing his deadly duties after hours. Along the way, he meets a shady cast of characters--including a sultry assassin (Julia Roberts)--who threatens to blow his cover and ruin his television career forever. Adapted by the daring and mischievous Charlie Kaufman, Clooney's film features yet another electrifying performance from Rockwell (LAWN DOGS, SAFE MEN).

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, UK, Germany
Release date:	31 December 2002
Runtime:	113 min

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Drew Barrymore

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Julia Roberts

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Charlie Kaufman wrote this movie and "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation." If you liked/loved those two movies, you won't be disappointed in this one. I rank "Being John Malkovich" as a masterpiece, this movie a distant second, and "Adaptation"... Read and rate it

11.June.2009
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by: jostrem
jostrem rated this movie10/10Must See

Sam Rockwell's performance is truly dazzeling. His portrayal of the legendary Chuck Barris makes one believe he's chenneling the man somehow. I only wish Sam would find similar meaty roles to further explore his talents. Oh and of course, overall,... Read and rate it

25.March.2009
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by: blueollie
blueollie rated this movie8/10Great

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