Jim Carrey. Comic genius or annoying twat? For some people the jury is definitely out. Regardless of this, in Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind he shows that he is well capable of delivering a performance that is both sensitive and understated and Carrey fits into this sci-fi romantic drama with disarming ease. The premise of the story is immediately engaging; following their bitter breakup, Kate Winslet decides to take advantage of some ground breaking technology and have Jim Carrey’s character removed from her memory. It’s a great idea for a film, given that memory is such a powerful and important part of our personality and existence. The different characters find out it can be both a blessing and a curse, like the wheat and chaff growing together. The screenplay does a great job in exploring these themes, while the direction is inventive and finds a nice balance of drama and romance. Original, touching, and compelling film making. 9/10
