Adaptation. 2002
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SplatCharlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.
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as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
as Susan Orlean
as John Laroche
as Valerie Thomas
as Matthew Osceola
as Russell
as Randy
as Ranger Tony
as Amelia Kavan
as Augustus Margary
Director:
Writer:
Charlie Kaufman, Susan Orlean
Stars:
Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Jay Tavare, Litefoot, Roger Willie, Jim Beaver, Cara Seymour, Doug Jones,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime,Drama
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Adaptation.
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Cast
as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
as Susan Orlean
as John Laroche
as Valerie Thomas
as Matthew Osceola
as Russell
as Randy
as Ranger Tony
as Amelia Kavan
as Augustus Margary
as Buster Baxley
as Defense Attorney
as Prosecutor
as Orlean's Husband
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Orlean Dinner Guest
as Alice the Waitress
as Caroline Cunningham
as David
as Charles Darwin
as Laroche’s Dad
as Laroche’s Uncle
as Laroche’s Mom
as Laroche’s Wife
as EMT
as Marty Bowen
as Robert McKee
as McKee Lecture Attendee
as Police Officer
as Kaufman’s Mother
as John Cusack (uncredited)
as Catherine Keener (uncredited)
as John Malkovich (uncredited)
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
as Cafe Customer (uncredited)
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