Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Focus Features | Release Date: March 19, 2004
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KarthXLRApr 12, 2011
The concept for Eternal Sunshine is simply incredible. Unfortunately, the narrative isn't. The love story should feel genuine, but it never gets fully fleshed out due to subplots that constantly get in the way of Joel's (Jim Carrey) storyThe concept for Eternal Sunshine is simply incredible. Unfortunately, the narrative isn't. The love story should feel genuine, but it never gets fully fleshed out due to subplots that constantly get in the way of Joel's (Jim Carrey) story arc. However, with strong performances from all cast members, interesting visuals and a great soundtrack, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is worth a watch, at the very least.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982May 15, 2023
This is a really weird movie. I had to watch it about 3 or 4 times before you really figure it out. It's a good concept but a bit confusing sometimes.
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TrilobiteGSep 23, 2015
Whilst it's unique plot and good dialogue is mesmerising, I could never see myself watching this again. The introduction was sloppy and put together and the first act needed WAY more context than it delivered. All in all, it's not a bad movieWhilst it's unique plot and good dialogue is mesmerising, I could never see myself watching this again. The introduction was sloppy and put together and the first act needed WAY more context than it delivered. All in all, it's not a bad movie to say the least, you can tell there was meta tons of effort put into it. I wish that they didn't get so caught up in the confusion and mystery element as it's third act resolution leaves significant arcs with poor and disappointing endings.… Expand
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burceSep 11, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poo tee weet. A tale of two ex-lovers incapable of getting over each other the normal way so instead elect to do it with science. The movie ends where it began, lacking any resolution whatsoever and proving that their unhappy relationship will prevail, leaving me only with disappointment and a dejected "ok".

With that said, Winslet's acting is great, and the cinematography is beautiful. But I can't recommend this to a friend.… Expand
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CameraBounceGodFeb 23, 2015
I guess i deserved this movie.....I was trying to escape The Help......and then they dangle this in front of me....Should have never watched The Help.....maybe this movie will kill me....jesus christ she has blue hair..? i would do thisI guess i deserved this movie.....I was trying to escape The Help......and then they dangle this in front of me....Should have never watched The Help.....maybe this movie will kill me....jesus christ she has blue hair..? i would do this procedure if only i had some g d money.....get OUt a there Jim Carry..You were already hurt by Matthew Broderick and Television.....your getting dennised here and you pretty much were dennised in 23...and guys came and took the girl with heart from you on the beach...being honest i'm skipping ahead to the second act....-JRA… Expand
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duckhostMay 24, 2019
I've heard so much about this movie and I think watching it 15 times after it got released did hurt a little the movie overall score. The acting is very good, especially by Jim Carrey standards but I think that Clementine, Kate WinsletI've heard so much about this movie and I think watching it 15 times after it got released did hurt a little the movie overall score. The acting is very good, especially by Jim Carrey standards but I think that Clementine, Kate Winslet character is played over the top. My biggest problem with this movie is the pacing and the order that the script is played, the scenes where the main protagonists are together are very good but when it comes to the secondary characters they don`t feel as important to the plot. They feel like exposition characters just to set the plot in motion. I feel that the soundtrack is also lacking especially not a single licensed track is memorable and in a romance movie that is a really important part of your movie. Overall this isn`t a BAD movie perse but, I think that this movie lacks in the areas that romance movies should really work, Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet do have chemistry but a convoluted narrative ruined the movie for me.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorFeb 8, 2022
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. And you try to remember me. It's a very weird and boring movie. I liked only the moments when various things or people disappeared, and the rest is not even interesting to watch.
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FilipeNetoJul 8, 2018
Usually we're used to think of Jim Carrey as a comedy actor but in this film he shows that he's capable of dramatic roles, as he had done in "Truman Show". In this film, he tries to forget a failed romance with the irreverent Clementine (KateUsually we're used to think of Jim Carrey as a comedy actor but in this film he shows that he's capable of dramatic roles, as he had done in "Truman Show". In this film, he tries to forget a failed romance with the irreverent Clementine (Kate Winslet) through a procedure that is, in practice, a brainwashing. But he regrets that with the process ongoing and tries to find a way to keep his memories. The film seems quite original and, in fact, the script has merit for trying to create a romantic comedy on a premise so different from the normal, but a large part of the plot is highly predictable. Another problem was the dialogues. In a film so light and so romance-oriented why insist on profanity or heavy slang? Some special effects look good, in particular the fading things and the passages from one memory to another at random, allowing us to have a wider knowledge of Joel's past. The soundtrack is quite kitsch and match the taste of both main characters but displeases the ears of the audience. Carrey was perfect in the main character, maintaining a good chemistry with Winslet, who also didn't disappoint. The rest of the cast (where we can see Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst or Tom Wilkinson) do their job satisfactorily, but leaving room for the main actors to shine.… Expand
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