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This movie is a spectacular portrayal of Charlie Kaufman's imaginative subject about what it would be like to be in someone else's head, and eventually someone else's body. Ultimately the movie asks us who we are and tries to urge us to enjoy who we are, regardless of our outer appearance. Whether it be gender or simple shame of one's appearance, the movie gives us examples of people who aren't happy with their physical bodes (ironically, the two people are married) and shows us that no matter who we try to be, ultimately we must be ourselves, and that this truth is inescapable. In a way, the movie shows us that self-reliance is paramount. The film shows an especially good contrast between a man who allows his passions to control his actions and another who uses reason to decide the fate of his life and in actuality the length of his life. This theme is almost Platonic, because the movie shows us which course of action is more moral; and luckily, although perhaps not realistically, in this movie morality wins out.

This film is an absolutely hilarious comedy that is filled with witty jokes about the war and even contains some comment on the absurdity of the war (a la Catch-22). The very first instance of dialogue in the film shows three men relaying orders from one to the other. Unfortunately, the man who is getting the orders has no idea what is being said because both officers are speaking simultaneously and their words are indistinguishable. The joke seems to be that nothing is getting done in the war although the leaders of the different units seem to think that they are doing a good job. The jokes in this movie don't stop at the beginning, though. In fact, they never stop. The entire movie moves seamlessly onward while the audience can't stop laughing. This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. The off-color humor from M*A*S*H seems to be a sort of inspiration for movies during the ‘80s like Caddyshack and such. I think it's probably one of the funniest movies of all time. Definitely a must see.

This extremely funny movie has great performances from three very talented actors that really account for the bulk of the movie's worth. Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, and Sir John Gielgud all turn in quality performances; especially Mr. Moore, who spends the majority of the movie drunk. I'm not sure I've ever seen a funnier drunk in a movie than in this one. The sound of Mr. Moore's voice alone made me laugh, as well as his witty jokes directed at the characters around him. Every facial expression, every joke, every glance really delivers in this movie to give an honest and very genuine comedy that can appeal to almost anyone. Mr. Gielgud adds a very classy touch to the movie, which makes us feel as if we're watching something very highbrow and not just a slapstick comedy. This is not to say that Mr. Moore is not high class, he is in fact; but Gielgud gives us a sense that we are watching a movie featuring a Shakespearean actor who is giving us the privilege of watching him act, rather than us giving him the privilege of watching him. Ms. Minnelli adds some sense of realism to the movie, which spends much of its time living in the world-perhaps the fantasy world for most of us-of a billionaire (okay not quite billionaire, but what's the difference when you get that high?). Arthur Bach, Mr. Moore's character in the film, has many similarities with the modern day personality that we know as Richie Rich. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the idea of Richie Rich came from this movie. Anyway, if you're looking for a witty, well-acted comedy, this will no doubt satisfy.