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Adaptation

Rated R for language, sexuality, some drug use and violent images.

R 115min.
Drama, Comedy
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The creative team behind Being John Malkovich -- director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman -- return with this equally offbeat comedy, in which Kaufman himself becomes the leading character. Read More
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Charlie Kaufman/Donald Kaufman
Susan Orlean
John Laroche
Robert McKee
Valerie
Amelia
Alice the Waitress
Caroline
Marty
Matthew Osceola

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January 31, 2012
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Brilliant!!!!! One of my all time favorite movies
September 24, 2009
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As a movie "buff" and sometimes actor myself, I've seen a LOT of movies and can testify how hard it is to find a truly original plot....but this movie HAS ONE... a truly original plot with so many twists that even a jaded old movie fan can't guess what's going to happen next. I noticed that some of the critics called this a comedy .. and it is, indeed, very funny in places but be
September 04, 2009
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An outstanding, hilarious romp. It makes your head hurt, but take an aspirin and relax, sit back and enjoy this nutty film. It is possibly the most amazing discussion of the nature of creativity ever attempted, and somehow it turns this abstract question into a romp. Michael Mendelsohn
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