
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind falls into the latter category.
The future element in question is Lacuna, Inc., a service that has the ability to selectively erase memories. Clementine (Kate Winslet) has impulsively used the service to remove her memories of her boyfriend, Joel (Jim Carrey), after a nasty argument. Upon hearing the news, Joel decides to use the service himself to remove his own memories of Clementine- only to realize, once the procedure is already underway, that he wants to remember her after all.
Spotless Mind is a very visual film, as is characteristic of director Michel Gondry. Certain colors help denote when the film is currently set (the non-linear narrative would likely get confusing otherwise); other colors define the mood of the scene; and as Joel's memories disappear, the world appears to dissolve in various unsettling ways- all to great effect.
The central relationship between Joel and Clementine is crucial to the plot, and Winslet & Carrey are perfect for it. As we watch them meet, and go through their good and bad times, they both have moments where they gain or lose the audience's sympathy- but they never stop being understandable or relatable. And, for what it's worth, Winslet does a great American accent.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a complex movie, difficult to describe in a single review, and definitely encourages repeat viewings. It's far from inaccessible, though- you should definitely check it out.
Awesome
I'd say this movie is awesome as well, but don't watch when you are single. You will be begging for a gf in no time.
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