Content Warnings
- 🟡 50/100 Sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
- 🔴 70/100 Implied sexual activity and suggestive scenes.
- 🟢 20/100 Brief scene with alcohol consumption.
- 🟢 10/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟡 50/100 Physical altercation between characters.
- 🟡 60/100 Disturbing scene involving psychological manipulation.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🔴 70/100 Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Details for Being John Malkovich (1999)
What is the premise of 'Being John Malkovich'?
The movie follows Craig Schwartz, a struggling puppeteer who discovers a portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich. For 15 minutes, anyone who enters the portal can experience life through Malkovich's eyes before being ejected onto the New Jersey Turnpike.
Who directed 'Being John Malkovich'?
The film was directed by Spike Jonze, marking his feature film directorial debut. It was written by Charlie Kaufman.
What is the significance of the 7½ floor in the movie?
The 7½ floor is a bizarre, cramped office space where Craig Schwartz works. Its low ceilings symbolize the characters' constrained lives and serve as the location where the portal to John Malkovich's mind is discovered.
How does John Malkovich react when he discovers the portal into his own mind?
When Malkovich enters the portal himself, he finds himself in a surreal world where everyone has his face and can only say 'Malkovich.' This sequence highlights the film's themes of identity and existentialism.
What awards did 'Being John Malkovich' receive?
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Director (Spike Jonze), Best Original Screenplay (Charlie Kaufman), and Best Supporting Actress (Catherine Keener). It also won numerous critics' awards for its originality and creativity.
