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Yet after "Bruce Almighty", instead of opting for a 'safe' option Jim went down the 'Art House' film route. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" was from the pen of the innovative Charlie Kaufman and saw him teamed with Kate Winslet. The movie was well received by the critics, both for its innovative direction by Michael Gondry and the astonishing script, which won Charlie Kaufman an Oscar. The actors were also acclaimed and Kate Winslet earned her fourth Oscar Nomination, Jim however remained ignored by the Academy.
 Following this, would come a film adaptation of the first Lemony Snicket novel, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events". In it Jim played the dreadful Count Olaf who tries to murder the orphans of a dead distant relative. Another big box office smash this movie was an excellent showcase for Jim's ability to ad-lib and many of the lines came from screen-test sessions, where he was able to mix humour with darker undertones again. This takes us to the most recent release in 2005/06. "Fun with Dick and Jane" was a re-make of the old Jane Fonda and George Segal 1977 movie and co-starred Tea Leoni. Jim also produced the movie and was instrumental in initiating a huge re-write until he was happy. He explained his choice of movie by relating it to the difficult times his family experienced when he was young and the scandals rife in the business world currently. A movie with a message, the movie was well received at the box office despite tepid reviews. Currently as this goes to press Jim Carrey is in LA filming "The Number 23". Directed by Joel Schumacher and co-starring Virginia Madsen this is yet another new avenue for the Maverick Jim. A thriller with very dark and supernatural undertones it's anticipated for a late 2006 release and the 'word on the street' is that Jim's performance is 'astonishing'. Love him or hate him there is no denying that Jim Carrey has been one of the most prolific actors of the last decade. A risk taker and a maverick his rise to success is worthy of a movie in it's own right, but we can be assured, that whatever route Jim decides to go down with future projects, they will be as interesting and as exciting as the man. By Nicola West « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Back |
