Being John Malkovich

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Being John Malkovich

Synopsis: Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is a struggling street puppeteer. In order to make some money, Craig takes a job as a filing clerk. One day he accidentally discovers a door… a portal into the mind of John Malkovich (played by John Malkovich)! For 15 minutes, he experiences the ultimate head trip – HE is John Malkovich! Then he’s dumped out onto the New Jersey turnpike! With his beautiful office mate Maxine (Catherine Keener) and his pet-obsessed wife (Cameron Diaz), they hatch a plan to let others into John’s brain for just $200 a trip.; show more

Release:: 1999

Running Time:: 109 min

Cast:: John Cusack; Cameron Diaz; Catherine Keener; John Malkovich; Sean Penn; Charlie Sheen; Brad Pitt

Director:: Spike Jonze

Review

by Clarence B

A whirlwind fantasy ride and a beautifully constructed piece of art

In ‘Being John Malkovich’, a puppeteer finds a portal that lets you enter the mind of actor John Malkovich for 15 minutes. Beyond this bizarre yet simple concept, the casting and acting fits perfectly. John Cusack is superb as the illogical and troubled puppeteer Craig Schwartz while John Malkovich is hilarious yet profound in his role as, well, John ...