I'm sure this review will be shorter than the last- or so I say now. I thought I'd do a review about this movie because its another film that I think has been really underrated. I've also seen this one three times and I loved it. So here I go! The first time I saw this, it was with someone that had already watched it so I remember feeling that I was pressured to catch all the details and to like it. You know that feeling? I usually just make sure its a movie that me and my company haven't seen. For this movie it actually turned out okay
First of all the storyline is just amazing. Wait
SN: I'm realizing that I may just run out of positive adjectives to use to explain how much I liked this movie, this story, these characters
I'm just so in awe that I may not be varied in my articulation. So just imagine a girl sitting at her computer bright eyed heart beating quickly, jaw dropped and mind so active that what comes onto this blog is merely the few snip bits of wonder that she is able to snatch and type. This is my new favorite movie. I have so much to say about it. You'll just have to trust that I know what I'm talking about.
OK i'm back. Its just so fresh. Yeah, FRESH, that a good way to describe it! Like the last review I did, I think this movie is another one that requires a sharp mind to appreciate it. But Man on the Moon is not just a movie. What I say will speak to this whole phenomenon as it were There's tons of unorthodox and very smart things that take a open and patient lover of comedy to enjoy. There that's all i'll say for that.
Jim Carey stars as Andy: Now any level of "film buff" knows that Jim Carey is one of the most successful comedians in the business. I'm not the biggest Jim Carey fan so I haven't seen all of his work or know his story, but as someone who loves comedy and at least likes him, I was very satisfied with his acting in this film. In my opinion, Jim only solidifies his talent in this movie. The truth is this movie is not nearly as popular as his other films, and he plays a role that's on an entirely different scoring field. But the result is absolutely incredible. Also this movie rates pretty high on this site alongside his other movies: 7.5/10 compared to 6.8/10 for The Mask or 6/10 for The cable guy. I think that the reason for this is the storyline.
Danny DeVito's role in the film touched me because he was manager and mentor to this special guy. I found myself wishing I myself could have played this role. What a wonderful place to be.
Paul Giamatti took on a similar role. He instead, was like a side kick or understudy. Also a wonderful place to be.
There is also a lot of stars in this film but someone my age wouldn't really be able to speak on them.
This movie was just magical. If I wasn't cracking up, I was sitting on the edge of my seat with my mind constantly active and overwhelmingly entertained. You will NEVER see a movie like this, as you will NEVER hear a story quite like this. I've never been so happy after seeing a movie. It was so satisfying and fun and sad and I just thought it was brilliant. What this character did was all so very groundbreaking and brilliant that he just makes such a strong impact.
Now in order to do this review, I had to do some research. Remember when I described Man on the Moon as a phenomenon? Here's why: I remember hearing that this was based on a true story, but today as I'm writing this review I was moved once again. First, I went to Google to search for Andy. And there it was. The first link : Andy Kaufman on Wikipedia. I skimmed the article and was surprised to see what things in his life were held true in the movie. What a treat! Its hard to believe that Andy really didn't consider himself to be a comedian. Then, I went to YouTube and watched a video of him in an interview on David Letterman. Again I was just amazed. I liked thinking of how the audiences must have been so affected by him. It would have been such a big thing to experience first hand. Lastly, I watched an interview with Danny DeVito about working with Andy Kaufman on Taxi. This interview just brought back for me all of the feelings I saw while watching the movie because he talks about a scene from the film as it happened in real life. Simply irresistible.
Andy Quotes: They say, "Oh wow, Andy Kaufman, he's a really funny guy." But I'm not trying to be funny. I just want to play with their heads.
I just want real reactions. I want people to laugh from the gut, be sad from the gut, or get angry from the gut.
Andy Kaufman is among the greats. He was the one who brought the people through every emotion at maximum intensity. He was the one who's brilliance is haunting. If you don't know of the man I suggest that you watch Man On the Moon. Then, learn about the true character that simply could not have been created for film.
OK i'm back. Its just so fresh. Yeah, FRESH, that a good way to describe it! Like the last review I did, I think this movie is another one that requires a sharp mind to appreciate it. But Man on the Moon is not just a movie. What I say will speak to this whole phenomenon as it were There's tons of unorthodox and very smart things that take a open and patient lover of comedy to enjoy. There that's all i'll say for that.
Jim Carey stars as Andy: Now any level of "film buff" knows that Jim Carey is one of the most successful comedians in the business. I'm not the biggest Jim Carey fan so I haven't seen all of his work or know his story, but as someone who loves comedy and at least likes him, I was very satisfied with his acting in this film. In my opinion, Jim only solidifies his talent in this movie. The truth is this movie is not nearly as popular as his other films, and he plays a role that's on an entirely different scoring field. But the result is absolutely incredible. Also this movie rates pretty high on this site alongside his other movies: 7.5/10 compared to 6.8/10 for The Mask or 6/10 for The cable guy. I think that the reason for this is the storyline.
Danny DeVito's role in the film touched me because he was manager and mentor to this special guy. I found myself wishing I myself could have played this role. What a wonderful place to be.
Paul Giamatti took on a similar role. He instead, was like a side kick or understudy. Also a wonderful place to be.
There is also a lot of stars in this film but someone my age wouldn't really be able to speak on them.
This movie was just magical. If I wasn't cracking up, I was sitting on the edge of my seat with my mind constantly active and overwhelmingly entertained. You will NEVER see a movie like this, as you will NEVER hear a story quite like this. I've never been so happy after seeing a movie. It was so satisfying and fun and sad and I just thought it was brilliant. What this character did was all so very groundbreaking and brilliant that he just makes such a strong impact.
Now in order to do this review, I had to do some research. Remember when I described Man on the Moon as a phenomenon? Here's why: I remember hearing that this was based on a true story, but today as I'm writing this review I was moved once again. First, I went to Google to search for Andy. And there it was. The first link : Andy Kaufman on Wikipedia. I skimmed the article and was surprised to see what things in his life were held true in the movie. What a treat! Its hard to believe that Andy really didn't consider himself to be a comedian. Then, I went to YouTube and watched a video of him in an interview on David Letterman. Again I was just amazed. I liked thinking of how the audiences must have been so affected by him. It would have been such a big thing to experience first hand. Lastly, I watched an interview with Danny DeVito about working with Andy Kaufman on Taxi. This interview just brought back for me all of the feelings I saw while watching the movie because he talks about a scene from the film as it happened in real life. Simply irresistible.
Andy Quotes: They say, "Oh wow, Andy Kaufman, he's a really funny guy." But I'm not trying to be funny. I just want to play with their heads.
I just want real reactions. I want people to laugh from the gut, be sad from the gut, or get angry from the gut.
Andy Kaufman is among the greats. He was the one who brought the people through every emotion at maximum intensity. He was the one who's brilliance is haunting. If you don't know of the man I suggest that you watch Man On the Moon. Then, learn about the true character that simply could not have been created for film.