Being John Malkovich (1999)

Being John Malkovich (1999)

1999 R 112 Minutes

Fantasy | Drama | Comedy

Spike Jonze’s debut feature film is a love story mix of comedy and fantasy. The story is about an unsuccessful puppeteer named Craig, who one day at work finds a portal into the head of actor Joh...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good

User Review

  • The most wildly creative feature I've ever seen, Being John Malkovich uses its absurdity as a vessel to tell this oddly compelling love story that features career high performances from the entire cast. The script may be absolutely insanely brilliant, but if this Kaufman dramedy doesn't creep you out just a bit, there might be something wrong with you. John Malkovich's performance is brilliant, Charlie Kaufman's aforementioned script is fantastic and Spike Jonze direction is masterful. Besides its often baffling premise, Being John Malkovich just REALLY works, and I don't know how.