Meet me in Montauk. But this time, with subtitles on.
The brilliance of the film, directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman, lies in the fact that most of the story takes place inside Joel’s subconscious. As his memories of Clementine begin to disappear, he realizes he doesn't actually want to let them go—even the painful ones. Key Themes: Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
The film holds a 93% approval rating based on 221 reviews, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The critical consensus reads: "Unique and innovative, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a beautiful, emotionally shattering film that explores the workings of the human mind."