Adaptation

There was a time where Nicholas Cage was a very decent and interesting actor, and I think he stopped being that after he was cast in Face Off and got a taste for being in action films. However, his performance in Adaptation was possibly the best I've even seen him; tied with Leaving Las Vegas. Adaptation is about a troubled screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Nicholas Cage) attempting to adapt a novel written by the Meryl Streep character, writers block and several other distractions get to Kaufman however, the most hilarious of which is how he tries to cope with his more successful twin brother (also Cage.) The film dips into moments of great comedy and tender moments when dealing with relationships and periods of self doubt that are unique and great to watch. One scene in particular involving a script doctor was very bizarre and intriguing, ending with the advice 'Wow your audience in the end and people will remember it.' Unfortunately the film didn't take it's own advice with a third act that is a bit too detached from the overall feel of the film but it was still enjoyable. I recommend this movie if you were a fan of Being John Malkovich but this has a little more structure and substance in my opinion so check it out.