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Being John Malkovich (2000, DVD)

Movie Description
Original is far too understated a term to describe this picture, brought to you by the surreal, twisted minds of screenwriter Kaufman and actor-director Jonze. The story concerns a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (Cusack), who discovers his office has a secret portal that leads directly into the brain of one of America's most popular actors, John Malkovich (Malkovich himself, in a hilariously self-mocking appearance). When the journey ends fifteen minutes later, the participant is spewed onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. Schwartz uses his discovery as a way to get closer to fellow co-worker Maxine (the always sexy Keener). Together, the pair form JM, INC., which allows ordinary citizens to join in on the fun for $200 a pop. But when Craig's wife Lotte (a homely Diaz), as Malkovich, is seduced by Maxine, things begin to unfurl at an even more outrageous pace. Sound confusing? Thanks to Jonze's grounded direction, it isn't. The result is one of the decade's most original films.

Credits
Producer:Michael Stipe, Sandy Stern, Steve Golin, Vincent Landay
Cast:Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Mary Kay Place, Orson Bean, W. Earl Brown

Details
Sound:Stereo Sound

Notes
DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
   Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
   Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
   Production Interviews - 1. Spike Jonze - Director
   Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
    2. TV Spots/Previews
   Documentary - 1. AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF THE ART OF PUPPETEERING
   Behind the Scenes Footage
   Bonus Feature/Short - 1. JOHN HORATIO MALKOVICH, DANCE OF DESPAIR AND DISILLUSIONMENT
    2. THE 7 1/2 FLOOR ORIENTATION
Interactive Features:
   Interactive Menus
   Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
   Biographies - 1. Cast & Crew
   Stills/Photos
Additional Products:
   Booklet

Editorial Reviews
"...Devilishly inventive....Spike Jonze and scripter Charlie Kaufman take outlandishness to dizzying heights, and the ideas never let up..."
Variety - p.61-3 - David Rooney

Ranked #3 in Rolling Stone's "Ten Best Movies of 1999" -- "...A blast of pure oxygen....This movie of constant astonishments will make you laugh hard and long..."
Rolling Stone - p.145-6 - Peter Travers

"...As paradoxically cerebral and patently ridiculous as its title implies..."
Film Comment - p.6-9 - Chris Chang

"...Visionary....[Malkovich] steals the show..."
Premiere - p.29 - Premiere Staff

"...BEING JOHN MALKOVICH is a clever and outrageous piece of whimsical fantasy that is unique, unpredictable and more than a little strange..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (10/29/1999)

"...BEING JOHN MALKOVICH supplies a stream of dazzling inventions, twists and wicked paradoxes..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (10/29/1999)

"Malkovich, lampooning his own reputation, is brilliant."
Premiere - Andy Webster (09/01/2005)

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      being john malkovich
    Review created: 10/02/08
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    this movie is unique, creative, funny; brilliant.i had seen it a couple of times, and knew that i wanted to own it. worthy of repeated viewings!


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      Escapism to new Heights
    Review created: 04/11/08
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    I found this movie to deliver in a powerful way a new dimension of escapism with
    an over the edge touch of insanity at times that leaves you powerless to guess what is next to come in this enchanting journey into an unknown realm.


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      Want an entirely unique movie experience? :-)
    Review created: 03/03/07
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    In a few words, this is certainly one of the most ingeniously creative movies ever in my opinion. Incredibly entertaining & well written, there are no slow spots to it & it'll keep your mind held as well as intelectually stimulated. Fun from start to finish, it's a purchase that you'll never regret. Enjoy! ~dw~


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      Being John Malkovich
    Review created: 06/08/06

    I love this movie!! It is very unique. I can't say any more because the best part was wtching it, without really knowing what to expect. I bought it because after seeing it once, I knew it had to be apart of my collection.


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      twisted funny
    Review created: 03/19/06

    If you have an open mind you'll love it. If not you'll turn it off after a few minutes. Cameron Diaz is particularly unattractive in this one, you might not even recognize her. The premise is beyound beflief and the goofy situations are too. If you like Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy, Rocky Horror,Eating Rauol,or such weird fair, you'll love it.
    The 13 1/2 floor is a hoot. This ain't for everyone, but if you're the one,
    like me, you'll have a great time.


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