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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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1 hr. 48 min.

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After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

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Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache.

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Lue

one of the greatest films. finally saw it on theaters.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/01/22

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Mr. Hollywood

Great film. From story to pacing to images. This is one of those films that shows how original films make the best movies. From the pacing to the individual shots all contributing to the film as a whole. Four out of four stars. Amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/22

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Eboni

I’m only eighteen. Don’t watch a whole lotta movies. This one came out when I was one, and I always saw people go on about it when I would look for new movies on Instagram or something like that. It was on Netflix, but I didn’t watch it on there. Peaked my interest, and today it came out for an anniversary or something in theaters. Beautiful film. Many twists I didn’t expect. Dope cinematography. Kate Winslet is beautiful, and her and Jim Carrey were pretty hilarious throughout. It was endearing to see a woman call out a man for his romantic projections, and him to acknowledge doing such and wanting to change. Much love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/22

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Jack G

It's a genius film. It answers or at least attempts to answer very profound questions about love in relationships and memories. The directing and screenplay is so clever. Everything about the direction and writing felt so free and secure in itself. They weren't trying to please audiences or show-off, just trying to write a poignant, heartfelt film with insight and originality. Carrey as a cast-against-type, and by the same degree Winslet as well, just nail these roles. Both are such likeable characters, you never feel like siding with one or the other. A certified classic, romance sci-fi that will be remembered for years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Brett J

The most beautiful Sci-com out there. Deep and thoughtful. An immersive story that, like a dream, you never question if the quirky oddness is reality or not.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Miranda

This was one of Jim Carrey's best performances! It was engaging and thrilling to watch. The concept itself was done exceptionally well, I would highly recommend it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Michel Gondry

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Jim Carrey

Joel Barish

Kate Winslet

Clementine Kruczynski

Kirsten Dunst

Mary

Mark Ruffalo

Stan

Elijah Wood

Patrick

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...giving us an ending that is more painfully honest and, as a result, more romantic.

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Wael Khairy

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It is a film that demands the presence of thoughts we put aside when surrounded by people, things we only think about when we're alone, buried in everlasting thoughts. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is the rarest of all films...

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K. Austin Collins

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It's a surprising, clever sci-fi twist, even as the relationship drama it dredges up doesn't feel at all like science fiction.

Mar 26, 2019

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Dave Giannini

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of the purest examinations of love, and it never pulls any punches.

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Jeffrey Peterson

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We’re quick to run to love, away from it, to spur it on, or move on from it. In no other film is this more clear than Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind.

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Sean Axmaker

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The wacky sight gags and psycho-drama slapstick is tinged with melancholy and regret ...

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Synopsis

After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

Director: Michel Gondry
Executive Producer: David Bushell
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Anonymous Content, Focus Features, Blue Ruin, This Is That Productions
Rating: R (Some Drug Content|Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 19, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.1M
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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