Adaptation (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, (more)
- Director(s):
- Spike Jonze
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful Even without the good story, the filming style/direction would rank it high for me. Add to that some awesome performances - when you actually notice the actors because it is so GOOD. Lastly, it ... Read More Even without the good story, the filming style/direction would rank it high for me. Add to that some awesome performances - when you actually notice the actors because it is so GOOD. Lastly, it _Was_ a good story. My congrats to the director and cast and writers. This was a good one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful but a complete waste of time.. It would have been interesting if the movie had something to say.. it never does.. it's aimless and endless. Great writing.. reminds of a great song that just wasn't ... Read More but a complete waste of time.. It would have been interesting if the movie had something to say.. it never does.. it's aimless and endless. Great writing.. reminds of a great song that just wasn't mixed or produced correctly. This falls far short of Kaufman's other work. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful huh?!?
What was the point of this film? The other reviewers (minus one) seem to imply that this film questions the meaning of life and other escoteric themes. Trust me folks, there's more to life ... Read More huh?!?
What was the point of this film? The other reviewers (minus one) seem to imply that this film questions the meaning of life and other escoteric themes. Trust me folks, there's more to life than regretting that you'll never get the two hours back that you put into wathcing this drivel. Nick Cage needs a better agent. This film was rediculous, and all over the place. The script was garbage and the plot pointless. You will truly regret wasting your time. Don't double click this one! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful I didn't order this movie. Blockbuster selected it for me and I had rented it before. A simple check of my renting history would have told them that, and they could have sent me something I had not ... Read More I didn't order this movie. Blockbuster selected it for me and I had rented it before. A simple check of my renting history would have told them that, and they could have sent me something I had not already seen. So much for high tech. Want to watch something really good? "A History of Violence" is excellent. Also "Crank" is an excellent 'B' movie action thriller. This movie is just so-so, but the good cast moves it up a notch. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful What did I just see? I can't believe some people thought this movie was anything worth watching. I am fond of many of the actors and actresses, but man did this movie suck! Find out for yourself ... Read More What did I just see? I can't believe some people thought this movie was anything worth watching. I am fond of many of the actors and actresses, but man did this movie suck! Find out for yourself if your dare! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 4 people found this review helpful I cannot believe this script cites Robert McKay (whose book, "Story", is absolutely brilliant) nor that McKay's seminars proudly refer to this film. This script is just awful! Four layers of ... Read More I cannot believe this script cites Robert McKay (whose book, "Story", is absolutely brilliant) nor that McKay's seminars proudly refer to this film. This script is just awful! Four layers of flashbacks, unsympathetic characters, and a tiresome plot. It's difficult to get through the first half. Then, after the main character "goes to" the McKay screen writing seminar, it falls back on every cliche element of really bad scripts. This should be used as an example, on how NOT to write a screenplay. Nicholas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper do their best to carry this film, so the 1 star is for them. The writer, however, should be blacklisted. Even "Being John Malkovich" wasn't this bad. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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