Uncovered: The Whole Truth About The Iraq War

Year: 2003

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Greenwald

Review

let’s first say that this isn’t the highly original film that people are going to say it is. being john malkovich (also written by kaufman) was more original than this one or adaptation. adaptation was highly influenced by otto e mezzo and this one was highly influenced by the original solaris (and, to a lesser extent, mememto). that being said, the film is still good. i just wanted to squash any thoughts that kaufman is some sort of brilliant originator…something i’m sure some people are saying. it’s a well-written, directed and acted film. it was pretty easy to follow considering how much it jumped around in time/space and explored reality/dream. jim carrey had his best performance, but kate winslet was just as good, in a more mercurial role. i like that it plays with reality/dream in a less assuming or pedantic way than one usually sees. it also addresses fate, love, identity, etc. it’s a good film that’s worth watching.