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Mind blowing !
Most movies these days are too formulistic, they are either boy loves girl or a so call "hero" saves the world, all of which has been done a billion times, and just when I think Hollywood is running out of ideas, they came up with this. Forget about all those movies you've seen for the past few years at the cinema's door step, this is like nothing you've ever seen before. The idea itself is so bizarre and wacky it is almost beyond believe, what's this film about? Well, it is exactly what it said on the tin, people BE John Malkovich, see what he's seeing feel what's feeling and taste what's he consuming. And they can experience it for 15 minutes for a mere $200, following so far?

The main characters in this film is John Cusack, he plays a talented puppeteer who can't seems to get a break, Cameron Diaz plays his animal loving wife (she looks nothing like she did in all her other films, I never thought she can look dreadful). So he took a job as a file clerk (because he's good with his fingers) in an office on the 7 and a half floor. Where he met Catherine Keener who plays Cusack's co-worker and love interest, and John Malkovich plays himself.

And one day Cusack's character finds a porthole to John Malkovich's mind in the 7 ½ floor and that's where to the wacky and wonderful story begins. I won't give away the plot twist here because the story is told so beautifully and carefully that it would give anyone a surprise or two.

As for the acting, it seems that John Cusack isn't capable of bad acting or even "alright" acting, he is OUTSTANDING. Even Cameron Diaz fits her role perfectly, Catherine Keener deserved her Oscar nomination and John Malkovich should at least get an award just for begin such a good sport, and not forgetting Charlie Sheen, I didn't see that cameo coming, oops. As directions, Spike Jonze has truly put himself on the A-list for new directors; I would never imagine the "forth king" in "Three Kings" could make such a wonderful and imaginative film.

Bottom line - Forget about all the other Sci-Fi/ Action adventures/ Romantic comedies/ Drama for a few hours and enjoy one of the rarest and best Hollywood export in years.

One of the Most Original and Inventive Films of the Decade!
This movie is so inventive that you'll wonder how screenwriter Charlie Kaufman thought of the concept. The plot is nearly indescribable, it has something to do with a portal at floor 7½ that leads into the mind of actor John Malkovich for 15 minutes and then dumps you on some spot in the highway, sound weird? it is, but the plot is beside the point. It is thoroughly original, funny and entertaining. John Cusack is great as the pathetic pupeteer, and Cameron Diaz shows she can take good career risks with this unusual role for her. But it is Catherine Keener and John Malkovich who give the film is's flavor. Keener is the ultimate object of desire for everyone in the film and she delivers very funny lines and gives the best performance in the cast. John Malkovich is also very funny playing himself, showing us that you can deliver a good performance even if you're playing an 'actor named John Malkovich'. Great movie, one of the best of 1999. See it. From a scale of 1-10 I give this movie a 9!

Brilliant Fun in John Malkovich's Head
This movie is different from any other movie ever made. It is a fun trip that raises many thoughtful questions. WARNING: DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE IF YOU SUFFER FROM PARANOID DELUSIONS OR SUBSCRIBE TO MATRIX-TYPE CONSPIRACY THEORIES. It will send you over the edge. The basic story is that down-on-his-luck wanna be puppeteer John Cusack reluctantly gets a day job at the gentle urging of his frumpy wife (yes they make her a frump) Cameron Diaz. This day job changes both their lives as Cusack discovers a portal that leads to John Malkovich's head. Nothing and no one is what they seem, and it is very hard to see who is controlling who, even at the very end.

I can't imagine John Malkovich's face when he was approached with this screenplay. I can't believe anyone in his right mind wouldn't run the other way when presented with even the most basic premise for this film. But then again, at least in the movie, Malkovich is anything but in his right mind. Heck, for most of the film, he isn't even IN his mind. Creepy, huh? Creepy doesn't even begin to cover it. But I highly recommend it. Just be warned not to drive or operate heavy machinery after seeing it.

This movie is best watched late at night. Most of the scenes are in fact shot at nighttime, adding positively to the surreal effect of the story. Cusack, Diaz, and Malkovich turn in wonderful performances. Catherine Keener is suitably hateable as the selfish Maxine.

This movie encourages you to look deep beneath the surface of a person. It is also good for some serious out-loud laughs.

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