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Carter Burwell's wonderful main theme is allowed to unfurl and expand in this dreamy closing scene, before a Bjork song takes over for the remaining end cred...
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Being John Malkovich is a 1999 American surrealist fantasy comedy drama film [3][4] directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman, both making their feature film debut. The film stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, and Catherine Keener, with John Malkovich as a satirical version of himself.
The ending of “Being John Malkovich” is open to interpretation, but one common theory is that it serves as a commentary on the nature of identity and the human experience. As the protagonist, Craig, is trapped inside Malkovich’s mind, he is forced to confront his own insecurities and desires.
Sep 11, 2020 · It’s a wild ending, and one that we’re excited to dig into – starting with an explanation of exactly what the hell is happening as characters filter in and out of John Malkovich’s brain.
Aug 2, 2022 · In the eighth month, as John Malkovich’s forty-fourth birthday draws closer, Dr. Lester, his friends, and Lotte become impatient to find a way to throw Craig out of Malkovich’s brain. They abduct Maxine and holding her at gunpoint, threaten Craig.
Sep 3, 2024 · Catherine Keener as Maxine Lund in ‘Being John Malkovich’ — Credit: Universal Pictures But Jonze never allows Kaufman’s script to become overbearing or pretentious.
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Jun 12, 2022 · Upon his ejection, a horrified Malkovich tells Craig, "I have been to the dark side. I have seen a world that no man should see. That portal is mine and it must be sealed forever." Craig refuses...
