Adaptation. (2002)

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7.3	Rating (1276 ratings)
7.7	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Spike Jonze

Starring (View all)

Nicolas Cage
Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman

Tilda Swinton
Valerie Thomas

Meryl Streep
Susan Orlean

Chris Cooper
John Laroche

Jay Tavare
Matthew Osceola

Litefoot
Russell

Roger Willie
Randy

Jim Beaver
Ranger Tony

Written by

Susan Orlean

Charlie Kaufman
(screenplay)

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This film is a miracle!

11 years, 6 months ago at Jun 3 11:58

PvtCaboose91

5 votes

"There are too many ideas and things and people. Too many directions to go. I was starting to believe the reason it matters to care passionately about something, is that it whittles the world down to a more manageable size."

Although 2002's Adaptation is based on Susan Orlean's nonfiction book The Orchid Thief, it's far more than that label implies. While the screenplay by Charlie K... read more

Awesome!!

14 years, 9 months ago at Mar 10 13:57

SJMJ91

5 votes

Adaptation is another unusual and deep story that is hilarious and dramatic when it comes to twists and effective consequences. Adaptation is a film that is rather bright and funny regarding flowers and other plants but is very weird because of the way this film is filmed and produced. The story attracted my attention the most as well as the unbelievable ensemble cast. I loved this film a lot beca... read more

A great movie

13 years, 10 months ago at Jan 31 15:00

johanlefourbe

5 votes

I already saw this movie, in fact, I even saw it in the movie theater when it was released, but since it was such a long time ago, I was really eager to check it out again. In fact, I do remember quite well when it came out. Indeed, back then, ‘Being John Malkovich’ had become a big cult-classic but, to be honest, even though I did like how wild and original it was, it didn’t completely conv... read more

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Description: The creative team behind Being John Malkovich -- director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman -- return with this equally offbeat comedy, in which Kaufman himself becomes the leading character. Synopsis by Mark Deming Read more at [Link removed - login to see] ... (more)

Release date: 14 February 2003
UPC: 043396076013

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