Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - OscarĀ® Winner
Director:
Michel Gondry
Starring: Elijah Wood Tom Wilkinson Kirsten Dunst Jim Carrey
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Buy.com Sales Rank: 898
Category Keywords: Doctors Essential Cinema Fantasy Love Love Story Recommended Relationships Romance Romances Romantic Comedy Surreal Theatrical Release
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Would you erase me?|Over 50 Four-Star Rave Reviews!
| When joel discovers that his girlfriend clementine has had their tumultuous relationship erased from her mind through an experimental scientific procedure, he decides to erase his own pain by getting the same treatment. But as each memory is eliminated, joel suddenly realizes how much he still loves her. |
"Fresh, heartfelt and ultimately heartbreaking in its honest portrayal of a modern relationship. Mariko McDonald, Film Threat
"A delightful little wormhole that takes us on a journey to another dimension of consciousness. Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
"Watching Eternal Sunshine, you don't just watch a love story--you fall in love with what love really is. Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"Adventuresome, melancholy and exhilarating. Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian
"A smart, sexy and seriously funny comedy! Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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Editor's Note
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND is an unconventional romance told in the abstract, inventive, and comedic storytelling style of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Like his scripts for ADAPTATION and BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, this plot works off of a relatively complex idea that is more easily explained through the language of film than through words. In its most basic description, Joel (Jim Carrey) is undergoing a medical procedure to erase the memory of his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet). However, while he is unconscious and the procedure is underway, he takes a journey through his mind, reliving moments with Clementine for fear of losing her forever. Using disjointed sound and action, foggy periods indicating Joel's confusion, and flashbacks to childhood where objects appear much bigger than they are to adult eyes, the cinematography communicates Joel's dilemma with visual hilarity. Only occasionally is the film laugh-out-loud funny; instead it is much more deeply and darkly amusing as the absurdity of the situation grows. ETERNAL SUNSHINE is nothing short of brilliant--a credit to director Michel Gondry (who has a topnotch reputation for his aesthetic music videos by artists such as Bjork). Carrey is wonderfully understated in the role of a simpleminded nice guy, and his signature goofiness is used only a handful of times. Winslet lights up the screen with her blue hair and orange sweatshirt, playing a lively free spirit and loose cannon. There are also strong supporting performances by Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, and Mark Ruffalo, along with an excellent score by Jon Brion and a peppy soundtrack including songs by E.L.O. and the Polyphonic Spree. The film's conclusion promises to satisfy viewers; it offers a beautiful metaphor for the end of a love affair that brings perfect closure to this excellent film.
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Technical Info
Release Information |
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| Studio: Universal | |
| Release Date: 2/15/2011 | |
| Running Time: 108 minutes | |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | |
| Catalog ID: 62023959 | |
| UPC: 00025192395925 | |
| Number of Discs: 1 | |
Audio & Video |
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| Original Language: English | |
| Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | |
| Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | |
| Video: Color | |
Aspect Ratio |
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| Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | |
Cast & Crew
| David Cross | |
| Elijah Wood | |
| Jim Carey | |
| Kate Winslet | |
| Kirsten Dunst | |
| Mark Ruffalo | |
| Thomas Jay Ryan | |
| Tom Wilkinson | |
| Jane Adams | |
| Anthony Bregman - Producer | |
| Charlie Kaufman - Screenplay | |
| Ellen Kuras - Cinematographer | |
| Jon Brion - Original Music By | |
| Michel Gondry - Director | |
| Steve Golin - Producer | |
| Valdis Oskarsdottir - Editor | |
| Charlie Kaufman, et. al. - Based On Story By | |
| David Stein - Art Director | |
| Georges Bermann - Executive Producer | |
| James Warren - Original Music By |
Awards
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Winner (2005) |
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British Academy Awards, Valdis Oskarsdottir, Best Editing |
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British Academy Awards, Charlie Kaufman, Best Screenplay - Original |
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Nominee (2005) |
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Golden Globe, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy |
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Golden Globe, Jim Carrey, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy |
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Golden Globe, Kate Winslet, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy |
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Golden Globe, Charlie Kaufman, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture |
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Winner (2005) |
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Oscar, Charlie Kaufman, et. al., Best Writing, Original Screenplay |
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Nominee (2005) |
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Oscar, Kate Winslet, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role |
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