Will find you your way back to the right people despite having no memory of them?
Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, the movie follows Clementine and Joel, individuals with a relationship just as exhilarating as it is doomed.
The sci-fi romance movie is set in a reality in which one can choose to completely erase a person from their memory
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores the futility of relationships and whether or not soulmates exist.
A viewer whom I watched the movie with described the movie as ‘‘An uplifting storyline that brought a tear to my eye.’’
Clementine, a vibrant and dauntless lead, makes the impulsive decision to erase Joel from her memory, causing Joel to do the same out of spite.
The process of memory erasure forces him to reflect on every moment of their relationship - and whether he has made the right decision.
There are philosophical aspects to the film as it is heavily inspired by the work of Nietzsche. One character quotes him ‘‘Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders’’
The poignant nature of the film causes the audience to examine their own ‘what-ifs’ and raises the question of whether it is ethical to erase a person’s memory.
The film contains beautiful and symbolic cinematography, perfect for indie film lovers.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is incredibly culturally significant, inspiring Ariana Grande’s most recent album ‘Eternal Sunshine’.
The film became very popular discussion on social media due its philosophical nature.
The message of the movie is hopeful, suggesting that what is meant to be, will be.