David Cross, Elijah Wood, Jim Carrey
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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Stats: 52,349 reviews
Flixster Reviews (52,349)
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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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July 10, 2009Wow. Its hard to find a word for this movie that is better than great. *looks through thesaurus*
admirable, amazing, astonishing, astounding, awe-inspiring, awesome, brilliant, cool, enjoyable, excellent, fabulous, fantastic, fine, incredible, magnificent, marvelous, miraculous, ...( read more) -
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November 23, 2009Anyone who's ever wished they could just erase the pain, simply must watch this movie. One of those movies good enough to change the way you look at the world around you.
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November 19, 2009Read Adaptation for my history with Kaufman. I loved ESotSM because of the originality, mixing genres, and especially the acting. Jim Carrey is comedy gold, but as Truman and this have shown us, he is best at dramedy. Kate Winslet is awesome at her wonderful performance of Clemen...( read more)
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November 19, 2009I had to watch this a couple times before I realized how much I like it.
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November 19, 2009In the words of Roger Ebert"This film knows more about being in love than any film I have seen"!.Kauffman gets his long overdue Oscar here!
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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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