I am in love with quirky, off beat movies lately, especially movies that are somewhat challenging to watch. I like trying to figure out what is going on in a movie; it's more like real life. I can't even stand thinking about watching a typical Hollywood romantic comedy. I want something to think about later.
That is why "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" really worked for me. Most of the characters were so human and believable to me. I loved the whole concept of the movie where you take an idea like, "erasing memories" and turn it into a gorgeous poem about relationships, desire, love, pain and memory. (So different from say Total Recall.) I loved the narrative taking place in many places, where you had to wonder if they were in the characters head or whether it was real life.
It was great to see Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey playing such offbeat characters.
I think I somehow missed out on something in life by never having dated a woman like Clementine.
I loved these lines. While they don't explain the story they do a pretty good job explaining Clementine.
CLEMENTINE
Joel, I'm not a concept. I want you to
just keep that in your head. Too many
guys think I'm a concept or I complete
them or I'm going to make them alive, but
I'm just a f*cked-up girl who is looking
for my own peace of mind. Don't assign
me yours.
JOEL
I remember that speech really well.
CLEMENTINE
(smiling)
I had you pegged, didn't I?
JOEL
You had the whole human race pegged.
CLEMENTINE
Probably.
Did I mention that I have a crush Kirsten Dunst? I don't understand her obsession with Spider Man or Peter Parker.
