Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
Critics Sentiment
Joel's final memory of meeting Clementine at Montauk crumbles
Stan and Mary take drugs and party during the procedure
The film rises from its lowest point during the technicians' unprofessional behavior to its emotional peak as Joel's final memory of Clementine dissolves at Montauk beach.
The film builds steadily from an intriguing but confusing opening to emotional heights during Joel's resistance to memory erasure. Critics consistently praised the central performances and visual creativity while finding some subplot elements less compelling. The ending achieves near-universal acclaim for its complex portrayal of love's persistence despite pain.
Full cast
Jim Carrey
Joel Barish
Kate Winslet
Clementine Kruczynski
Kirsten Dunst
Mary
Mark Ruffalo
Stan
Elijah Wood
Patrick
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Mierzwiak
Jane Adams
Carrie
David Cross
Rob
Deirdre O'Connell
Hollis
Thomas Jay Ryan
Frank
Ryan Whitney
Young Joel
Lola Daehler
Young Clementine
Debbon Ayer
Joel's Mother
Gerry Robert Byrne
Train Conductor
Brian Price
Young Bully
Josh Flitter
Young Bully
Paulie Litt
Young Bully
Amir Ali Said
Young Bully
Lauren Adler
Rollerblader (uncredited)
Crew
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