I faintly remember Andy Kaufman’s appearances on "Taxi," but the rest of this strange portrayal of his life felt like a mix of the “Goon Show” and "Mork and Mindy." He had a very unusual idea of what was funny, and his stand-up acts brought Peter Sellers to mind when he used those exaggerated accents trying to get laughs. Interest in these performances didn’t really exist until talent agent George Shapiro (played by Danny DeVito) noticed him and saw something unique about his abilities. Then came television appearances, followed by a part in the sitcom about New York City cab drivers – the show that also made Danny DeVito famous – and then he started this odd career of wrestling women. It was through this unusual profession that he met wrestler Jerry Lawler, who eventually got fed up with it and wanted to fight him straight up. Of course, Kaufman couldn't compete against someone with a “Piledriver,” so he had to find other ways to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of entertainment. His behavior became increasingly strange, and soon no one wanting to film television shows would have anything to do with him. Jim Carrey is naturally good at these oddball, exaggerated roles, and this is another example. He really gets into the part and does a pretty good job showing how annoying it was that this man seemed to lack any real talent but managed to convince an audience that it was better to laugh along than to question what they were laughing about. Forman has created a cleverly arranged biographical film about a flawed, obsessed person who thrived in a marketplace desperate for something new. I didn’t feel much sympathy for Kaufman while watching this. The entertainment industry can be tough and unforgiving even for the most talented people, and perhaps that's due to the acting, but it seemed to me he simply didn't have the skills needed to entertain even a group with hearing difficulties. Perhaps it resonates more with Americans who are familiar with 1970s television, but from my perspective, it felt completely self-indulgent. Sorry.

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