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DVD ~ Jim Carrey
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry, Brittany Colonna
  • Directors: Milos Forman
  • Writers: Larry Karaszewski
  • Producers: Danny DeVito, George Shapiro, Bob Zmuda, Howard West, Michael Hausman
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: 30 May 2000
  • Run Time: 118 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00003CWTL
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,452 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The vexed question of comedian Andy Kaufman's reality is always at issue in Milos Forman's under-appreciated Man on the Moon. "There is no real you," jokes Lynn Margulies (Courtney Love) to boyfriend Kaufman (Jim Carrey), as he grows more contemplative during his final battle with cancer. "Oh yeah, I forgot," he says. The story of Kaufman's quick rise to fame through early appearances on Saturday Night Live and the conceptual stunts that made his club and concert appearances an instant legend in the irony-fuelled 1970s and early 1980s, Man on the Moon never makes the mistake of artificially demarkating comic Andy and private Andy. True, we get to see something of his private interest in meditation and some of the flakier extremes of alternative medicine, but even these interludes suggest the presence of an ultimate con behind apparent miracles of transformation.

Screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (The People vs. Larry Flynt) allege that transformation was Kaufman's purpose--more than a shtick but less than a predestiny. As we see him constantly up the ante on the credibility of his performance personae (the obnoxious nightclub comic Tony Clifton; the insulting, misogynistic professional wrestler), Forman makes it harder and harder to detect Kaufman's sleight of hand. But it's there, always there, always the transcendent Andy watching the havoc he creates and the emotions he stirs. Carrey is magnificent as Kaufman, re-creating uncannily detailed comedy pieces etched in the memory of anyone who remembers the real Andy. But while Carrey's mimicry of Kaufman is flawless and funny, the actor probes much deeper into an enigmatic character who, in life, was often a moving target even for those closest to him. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Milos Forman creates a Kaufmanesque Film, 31 Aug 2003
By Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man On The Moon [2000] (VHS Tape)
Most commentary on this film has focused on Carey's portrayal of Kaufman. Such total immerson is always fascinating as is the public reaction. If you do it in a dramatic film (As in "Raging Bull" or "Shine") you can win an Oscar. But you do not need the Academy to tell you this is not a dramatic film. However, I really believe the best way of considering this film is to focus on the director more than the star.

The best parts of this film are at the beginning and the end. The opening sequence is simple Kaufmanesque, which, in retrospect, is a brilliant ploy. It sets the mood perfectly. At the end, with Kaufman's trip to the Philippines, is the final punchline to his life. Of course I do not want to give it away, but if you consider it from the perspective of Kaufman as the comedian who always cried "wolf," you have to appreciate the supreme irony of the moment which sums up Kaufman's life, both symbolically and literally (Note. Even though the cast credits are not at the end of the film, please make a point of staying around until the end of the credits. It is not a big joke, it is simply a pleasant surprise).

I watched this film with my kids who know nothing about Andy Kaufman. They knew who Carol Kane was from "The Princess Bride" and whathizface from all those "Back to the Future Movies." What was interesting to me was that they bit on the entire movie. No matter how many times Andy cried wolf, they fell for it. At the end they were convinced he was not really dead. Regarding the deleted scenes, I remember seeing Zmuda tear apart Kaufman's act on cable. I wish it had been kept in the film, because its one of his better triple twists.

This is not a great film, but it is a very good film, especially given its subject matter. If you do not like Kaufman, or are not willing to at least give him a shot, you probably will not like the movie. Nobody thinks Kaufman walked a fine line. He was over it. If that bothers you, then you will not like this movie. You have to take him at face value (and, yes, I appreciate the irony of that comment).

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Thankyou very much, 29 Mar 2004
By C. Leenhouwers "claireann82" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This film is beautiful and moving and surprisingly funny. It follows the career of Andy Kaufman from fairly appalling stand up to his time on the sitcom 'Taxi' and Saturday Night Live. Jim Carrey is wonderful in the role and is suitably funny and entertaining as well as demonstrating Kaufman's growing frustration at being typecast. This film also boasts a superb supporting cast. I knew nothing of Andy Kaufman before I saw this film so only could trust that Carrey's performance was true to life. It was only until I saw a re-run of 'Taxi' I realised how accurate his portrayal was. I would recommend this film for laughs but also to appreciate the beauty of life. The wrestling is reason enough to watch!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Carrey at his best, 6 Oct 2004
When I tell people about this film and mention that Jim Carrey is the staring role they assume that it is a stupid film with Carrey's ever repetetive one liners and catchphrases, I assure you this is one film that won't annoy the hell out of you.

The film is based on Andy Kaufman's life and how he was pictured by the media. This is a tragic dramatical comedy which will make you laugh at the antics of Andy Kaufman but also make you think when the serious stuff kicks in. The film follows Andy through his early times in clubs right through his appearences on saturday night live, the inter-gender wrestling, his time on Taxi, the ludicras hoax's and the tragedy of his life, this is one of my favorite films and if you watch I'm sure it will be one of yours aswel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Under Rated
Any film with Jim Carrey as the star is going to put people off. Fact. Most people are sick of his goofy roles where the same jokes always apply. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2004 by Ross Bradley

5.0 out of 5 stars Insane....or a comedic genius?
If you know Andy Kaufman purely as the silly foreign man character Latka Gravis in the hit U.S. sitcom "Taxi" then you have only scratched the surface of his comedic repertoire... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2004 by kyletrman

4.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly interesting film
There's something about a film that can make you feel huge admiration for somebody who was clearly self-centred and would have been a thorough pain in the .... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2003 by Campbell White

5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Carrey at his best
There's alot of great movies out there today, yet unfortunatly for whatever reason alot of them slip through the nets of the public eye...this is one of them! Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2002 by Mr Craig McGowan

5.0 out of 5 stars Man On The Moon
The trick to this film is to give it a chance make sure you watch it more than once!, The first time around you will understand Andy Kaufmans humor and the second time around you... Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2002 by djclague

5.0 out of 5 stars Stark, raving genius
When I watched this film it was basically because there was nothiong else in the video store. After seeing it my life was changed forever. Read more
Published on 29 April 2002 by gajda69

5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Carrey shines.
For a chance to see Jim at his best, this film is a must! Its one of those films that you have to watch twice to really appreciate its content. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2002 by Nic

5.0 out of 5 stars the greatest Jim Carrey film ever made
This film is truly a masterpiece in it's own way.
Jim Carrey really made his best proformance yet and made the film so funny, aswell as being serious. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best bio-films ever made
This has to be one of Carrey's greatests. He stands out immediately as among the best comedic actors ever lived. A masterpiece.
Published on 31 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure brilliance
I have no idea who Andy Kaufman was and so people said that i wouldnt enjoy this film.I rented it out anyway because i love Jim Carry films. Read more
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