The Bottom Line
I loved "Adaptation" for its wit and humor: it is one of the most original films I've seen in a long time. The acting is superb and alone would be enough to carry the movie.
Pros
- Witty screenplay is laugh-out-loud funny
- Well-acted, innovative, and thought-provoking
- Intelligent and unconventional comedy
Cons
- Some viewers might find movie too precious
- Some viewers might not get some of the humor
- Some might be disappointed in third act
Description
- DVD containing offbeat comedy "Adaptation"
- Movie stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper
- Film was nominated for four Academy Awards
- Chris Cooper's performance won him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
- Film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman
- DVD in Superbit format
- Excellent picture quality
- Excellent sound quality
- DVD has no bonus materials of any significance
- DVD release date: May 20, 2003
Guide Review - "Adaptation" DVD Review
I loved "Adaptation" for its wit and humor. I thought it was one of the most original films I've seen in a long time. In the movie, Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) is a screenwriter hired to write a screenplay based on a discursive nonfiction book by Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep). The book is partly about an eccentric orchid enthusiast named John Laroche (Chris Cooper). When Charlie can't come up with a faithful adaptation, he writes a fictional version of himself into his script and invents a third act that involves drugs, sex, and guns. I suppose "Adaptation" is funnier if you know a little about screenwriting, but I think there are enough laughs for everybody. Also, the acting alone is enough to carry the film.
