Being John Malkovich

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Being John Malkovich (1999)

R 10/29/1999 (US) Comedy, Drama, Fantasy 1h 53m

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Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.

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One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

Spike Jonze

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Charlie Kaufman

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John Cusack

Craig Schwartz
John Malkovich

John Horatio Malkovich
Cameron Diaz

Lotte Schwartz
Catherine Keener

Maxine Lund
Mary Kay Place

Floris
Orson Bean

Dr. Lester
Charlie Sheen

Charlie
Reggie Hayes

Don
W. Earl Brown

First J.M. Inc. Customer
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A review by d54.pod

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Written by d54.pod on September 26, 2022

Full review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YaFaVOq4cOeC7BBgUgmou?si=dfb200c90b4d4e74

While there are many movies about self discovery, self growth and identity, not many (if really any) have taken the approach of 'Being John Malkovich'. The general premise of the movie is: struggling puppeteer Craig discovers a portal allowing him to enter the mind of the actor John Malkovich. Through multiple attempts of possessing John Malkovich, he is able to take control of the actor and live his life through him. His wife, Lotte, and his new love interest Maxine are also entangled in the jou... read the rest.

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