Watched Synechdoche, New York last night. If you’ve watched Charlie Kaufman’s other films (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), you can prepare yourself for the wild experience of watching one of his movies. I know for instance, not to try too hard to understand everything that’s happening during the film. I know I’m going to have to read a review or discussion board afterwards in order to make sense of the movie. And sure enough, it was that kind of movie. And like his other movies, I found myself laughing out of the insanity and genius of the writing throughout. I also found myself scratching my head and answering Rachel’s questions with, “No, I have no idea what that meant, honey.” But after it ended, and I woke Rachel up, I just felt appreciation for the ambition of the project. I didn’t love the movie. But I loved the experience of watching it. And after reading reviews, including this one, it all made a lot more sense. So, I recommend the movie, but with the caveat that you be in a stable and open frame of mind. And don’t try to figure it all out on first viewing. Just accept that you’ll be lost for parts of it, and appreciate the genius of the Kaufman and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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