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Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) has landed a new opportunity to shine by writing a screen adaptation of the book The Orchid Thief by Susan Orleans (Meryl Streep). The screenplay that he is working on is about orchids, but he has difficulty with how the book should be adapted to the screen. In addition, Charlie's insecurities affect his social life, which snowballs and enhances his negative self-perception. This in turn reflects on his inept ability to get started with the adaptation of The Orchid Thief. During Charlie's struggles, he allows his brother Donald (Nicolas Cage) to stay at his place, since Donald is facing difficulties in his life as well in regards to what he wants from life, plus, he is broke. When Donald recognizes his desire in life, he realizes that he too wants to become a screenwriter and begins taking a screenwriting class, which Charlie mocks. However, Donald remains positive and seeks Charlie's advice, which Charlie even sees as a waste of his own time. Adaptation has a superb cast that portrays several characters with thorough character development that is enhanced through the films' brilliant screenplay. In addition, the direction is remarkable in many aspects and it leaves the audience with a story that causes bewildering enlightening that enhances the true feeling of the characters as well as the story. Lastly, the title of the film makes sure that the audience knows what the film is about, however, it is the process of getting there that makes this cinematic experience brilliant. |
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| BY KIM ANEHALL – 2/12/2002 | |
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