Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Tom Wilkinson, Elijah Wood
Joel is stunned to discover that his girlfriend Clementine has had the memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. Howard Mierzwi...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 28, 2004
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January 13, 2010Lacuna, Inc. is a corporation specializing in medically removing people's unpleasant memories. After hearing that his impetuous girlfriend has erased all memories of him, Joel decides to have his memory of her erased as well; in the middle of the procedure, however, he changes h...( read more)
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December 13, 2009Another quirky drama written by Charlie Kaufman, the master of such things. This is another of 2004's most finely crafted films.
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September 23, 2009Original and compelling, a real treat to watch even if it does feel like a long music video in places. Brilliant! Great soundtrack too!
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July 28, 2009"I already forget how I used to feel about you."
A couple undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour, but it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with....( read more) -
July 19, 2009The power of memories as part of our feelings are the main theme of this thoughtful, weird and very interesting movie. Its unique imagery is outstanding and the storytelling of the script makes for a very diverting film that yet requires the audience's attention and concentration...( read more)
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February 8, 2010What a great film...
I was surprised...
I am not a fan of either Jim Carrey or Kate Winslet, but their performances in this were magnificent...
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February 6, 2010the idea is cool. i wonder if in the future if would like some of my memories erased too. but of course i know it is still quite impossible.
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February 5, 2010I think it's the best movie for Jim Carrey he was amazing in acting and he prove that he is not regular Comedian also the idea of the movie is very creation and new
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February 4, 2010Probably the strangest film I've ever seen. Clementine (Kate Winslet) wants to erase Joel (Jim Carrey in one of his serious roles, the way I like him best), her boyfriend from her mind, a job that can be done by a special doctor. When Joel discovers that she has done this, he dec...( read more)
Critic Reviews
May 3, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
March 21, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
The disappointment I felt at the end of Eternal Sunshine was almost crushing, simply because there were sections of it that were as daring in their emotional directness as anything I've seen in years. full review
March 19, 2004
David Edelstein, Slate
This is the best movie I've seen in a decade. For once it's no hyperbole to say, 'Unforgettable!' full review
March 19, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's a scruffy, blurry puzzle to put together, and well worth the effort -- just be sure to clear a tabletop for it in your mind. full review
March 19, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Despite jumping through the deliberately disorienting hoops of its story, Eternal Sunshine has an emotional center, and that's what makes it work. full review
March 18, 2004
Claudia Puig, USA Today
A poignant story set in a clever plot amidst exceptional performances. full review
March 18, 2004
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
One of the deepest, most moving dramas in years. full review
March 15, 2004
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
Do you feel clever, punk? Well, do you? Because that's the only way to get your head around the latest Charlie Kaufman flick. full review
March 11, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A remarkable film that can coax a smile about making the same mistakes in love and then sneak up and quietly break your heart. full review
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July 31, 2008excellent writing, unconventional directing, shifting points of perspective towards a hallucinatory feel, herky jerky camera work and a first rate cast combine for an honest depiction of both the fragility of our tenderest heart connections and the brutal savagery of our emotionally charged breakups. carrey, for once, is either directorially restrained or shows self-restraint to deliver the jimmy stewart in this that he always wanted to be...and, he's right, he's really brilliant at it. and kate winslet amply proves that helena bonham carter's not the only one who knows her way around emotionally damaged types. but all of these words are simply a flimsily constructed intellectual mask hiding my absolute love for this work, an intricate anti-valentine valentine for lovers. 5 stars.
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July 11, 2008You have to see it to know it.
But, what the fuck, I'll help you out.
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December 10, 2007I think this the most well written movie I've ever seen. I have never seen Jim Carrey performing like this. Kate Winslet was great too. One extra thing you have to spot in the movie is the music. The music was really great, Jon Brion did a great job.
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November 10, 2007This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. It's perfectly shot by Michel Gondry.. a director that I'm sure to keep tabs on.
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July 7, 2007deadly film,just shows how great carey is as an actor and makes your head spin!!!
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June 28, 2007This is one of the best movies I've ever seen, Jim Carrey's best work to date. I think some day this movie will be truely reconginzed for its brilliance and Jim Carrey will be recognized for his overlooked acting abilities.
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May 26, 2007I'm an intelligent person....but any movie that requires that much thought is just too much like hard work!
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