sdtoneymd Reviews

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

If ever there was a perfect movie...

[9/10 · 4 February 2005]

A movie of this magnitude and quality only comes out once in a great while!

Very rarely am I affected after viewing a movie, but after seeing this film my view of the world slightly changed. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", in my opinion, is a masterpiece.

This film takes your mind on a journey, to places you never even THOUGHT about thinking about. Jim Carey and Kate Winslett are superb, as are the writing and plot.

Do not see this film expecting many dazzling CGI effects. This film intrigues and astounds on sheer acting and plot alone. This intelligent, science-fiction movie will require your full attention the whole length of the film, or you are liable to become lost. Before basing your opinion on this movie, I would recommend seeing it twice, as you may not fully comprehend the plot the first time around. And speaking of the plot, it is unique and not at all predictable.

Please forgive the lack of structure to this review, but I am consciously trying to convey my opinion of this wonderful work of art without revealing ANY of the plot so that your experience will be as affecting as possible, as it was for me.

The Muse (1999)

Let's celebrate this movie for what it is...

[6 December 2004]

I know that most people are very demanding of the movies they watch. That being said, I guess I'm not one of them. I have owned "The Muse" for about three years, and I usually watch it about once a year, after being reminded of its existence on cable/HBO. I always enjoy it every time I watch it. I think Sharon Stone portrays her character with class and humor; not to mention that she is one of the most stunning women ever to be in motion pictures. While I do think that by the end of this movie, you'll probably have had enough of Albert Brooks' whiney, monotonous voice, some of his lines and "sound effects" are rather funny. Andie MacDowell is a beautiful woman, and while her characters are never really memorable, I feel she is a good actress, and entertaining to watch in movies.

This movie is a light-hearted, film of mindless entertainment. Certainly, it is not one for the "Hall of Fame", but if you're looking for an amusing story, with attractive scenery (who doesn't like looking at Hollywood mansions), and a plot you don't have to race to keep up with, "The Muse might be for you.