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- Rome, Open City (1945)
- Spring in a Small Town (1948)
- Drive (2011)
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1001 Club - Being John Malkovich (1999)
#961. Being John Malkovich (1999)
Why It's In The Book: "Acclaimed video director, Spike Jonze… turned filmmaker successfully turns one of the oddest concepts for a movie (as perceived by writer Charlie Kaufman) into one of the most inventive Hollywood films in recent history…
Kaufman cleverly weaves an intricate plot… Jonze dazzles at every turn as he tells this smart, subversive, and darkly comic tale, and he has assembled a cast – Cusack and Diaz especially – who beautifully translate his skewed vision to the screen. Of course, Being John Malkovich wouldn’t have worked at all without the eponymous actor himself, who parodies his public image brilliantly…
Wonderfully hip, utterly marvelous." -1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
Member Ratings
Kim Wilson - 9.5/10
"While I am not known for my unadorned adoration of 'art' films, I do regard Being John Malkovich as one of the best films of the 1990s. From the inspired and riveting opening scene until the wickedly bizarre ending, I was thoroughly engrossed in this unique film."
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Lindsey - 9/10
"I could go on and on asking questions about this movie, and I think that's why it's so meaningful to this list of 1001 movies. If a movie raises questions and sparks discussions, it proves that it's not just a medium of art, it's on a whole different level."
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Nicolas Krizan - 9/10
"Amazingly inventive, painfully smart, wryly funny."
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Siochembio - 9/10
"Manages to be weird without ever completely disorienting the audience."
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Squish - 8.5/10
"There's elements of darkness and madness and passion that make this a little bit more profound, that make it memorable, that make it terrific from beginning to end. But what I believe will keep this movie timeless and unique is the work of puppeteer Phillip Huber. His marionettes combined with his skill are a wonder to behold."
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Sunny D - 8.5/10
"Being John Malkovich [is] a perfect storm of a movie in terms of bringing multiple wonderfully weird talents and visions together."
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Adolytsi - 8/10
"While there may be directors other than Jonze, and writers other than Kaufman, the two are truly unique among the crowd, and combined together, make for one heady amusement park ride."
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Chip Lary - 8/10
"Being John Malkovich was my first exposure to the writing of Charlie Kaufman. It would be an understatement to say that his mind works in ways that are different from most other people. The result is some really unique movies. This one is no exception."
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Michaël Parent - 8/10
"It stands very tall amongst the sea of similar films and mainstream cinema."
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Alyson - 7/10
"Being John Malkovich is so smart and out there, not one thing in this film is normal. Yet, we accept it all and want more."
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marie_dressler - 7/10
"This was a well made picture but it just wasn’t for me."
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Movie Guy Steve - 7/10
"I dislike the characters intensely, which prevents me from really loving this film the way I want to."
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Overall Rating: 8.2/10
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