Being John Malkovich (1999)
Product Information
Product Details: Being John Malkovich (1999)
- Edition:
- DVD . See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 11/04/2002
- UPC:
- 025192266522
- Directed by:
- Spike Jonze
- Featuring:
- John Malkovich, John Cusack, Cameron Diaz. See all cast
Synopsis: Being John Malkovich (1999)
Synopis: A man takes a new job on the 7th-and-a-half floor of an office building and stumbles upon a membranous room that leads inside the head of stage and screen actor John Malkovich. There he can see life through Malkovich's eyes before being systematically ejected from the room and onto the New Jersey turnpike. The man then rents out Malkovich's head to others, eventually letting his wife inside where she falls in love with another woman who, in turn, thinks she has fallen in love with John Malkovich.Features: Being John Malkovich (1999)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Production Interviews - 1. Spike Jonze - Director
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots/Previews
Documentary - 1. AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF THE ART OF PUPPETEERING
Behind the Scenes Footage
Bonus Feature/Short - 1. JOHN HORATIO MALKOVICH, DANCE OF DESPAIR AND DISILLUSIONMENT
2. THE 7 1/2 FLOOR ORIENTATION
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies - 1. Cast & Crew
Stills/Photos
Additional Products:
Booklet
User Reviews: Being John Malkovich
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Bizarre is brilliant
, November 19, 2000Reviewer: Simon Fallaha - See all Simon Fallaha's reviews -
An astonishinng kick to the head
, May 26, 2003Reviewer: litlgrey - See all litlgrey's reviewsBeing John Malkovich is an extremely unusual film, closer to Terry Gilliam than anything one expects to see from a Hollywood film production with established stars. Its humor is off-key and edgy, and not dumbed-down. Spike Jonez really pushed the envelope with this film, and the capper is really having John Malkovich in it. ...
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Sounds bizarre? It is. But it's just that which helps to make this film a real winner. The originality, unpredictability and sheer depth of the screenplay, coupled with superb direction and an excellent musical score ensure that your attention will never wane. If that wasn't enough, the performances are faultless.
John Cusack, excellent in High Fidelity, shows an even greater range here...we are able to see all sides of his character convincingly throughout the film. A barely recognizable Cameron Diaz does brilliantly as his wife, although she is bettered by Catherine Keener. And Malkovich himself steals virtually every scene he is in. The film does not even fall into the trap of being too long...indeed, how they managed so much depth in less than two hours is quite surprising.
If there are weaknesses, maybe it is a little confusing at times, and it might be a little too weird for some people. But overall, there are few flaws which you can find in this bizarre, highly original and, most importantly, thoroughly entertaining film. This is undoubtedly a must-see. ...