Reviews — Being John Malkovich
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
“Craig,” played by John Cusack, and “Lotte” (Cameron Diaz) are married, though their relationship seems more like a practical arrangement as they both face financial difficulties. Craig earns a living as a puppeteer, which lets him indulge in creative fantasy, but it doesn’t provide enough income. To make ends meet, he finds work at a New York office building that feels straight out of a Lewis Carroll story – cramped…
r96sk
I can definitely say *Being John Malkovich* is a unique film! I’d been wanting to watch it for some time simply because of its unusual title, and now that I've seen it, I'm glad I finally did. It seems odd at first glance, but by the conclusion, it becomes... almost conventional? From the initial scenes and how it’s categorized on Wikipedia, I anticipated something more overtly artistic. Fortunately, that isn't wh…
d54.pod
There are numerous films exploring self-discovery, personal growth, and identity, but few—if any—have adopted the unique approach seen in 'Being John Malkovich.' The film centers on Craig, a struggling puppeteer who finds a portal that allows him to enter the mind of actor John Malkovich. Through repeated attempts at inhabiting John Malkovich, he gains control over the actor and experiences his life firsthand. His wi…

