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"Adaptation" DVD Review

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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.
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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.
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