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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

I only watched this because Carrey was in it and I wanted to watch the Netflix documentary on it. It was honestly too weired and I even knew it was going to be weird, but man.. I could not get with this. I turned it off after 45 minutes I think.

Genius or lunatic, regardless of what you think of comedian and boundary pushing performer Andy Kaufman it's safe to say he influenced and heralded in a whole new age of comedian and is responsible for the likes of Jim Carrey, Sacha Baron Cohen and other such similar blurred-line acts.While perhaps not a household name as such, Kaufman who rose to fame in the late 70's and early 80's from roles in shows like Saturday Night Live, Taxi and his infamous live TV appearances such as what occurred with pro-wrestler Jerry Lawler on David Letterman, was an endlessly energetic and constantly mysterious human being that underrated director Milos Forman and his leading man Jim Carrey shone a light on in the memorable 1999 film Man on the Moon.A film that harbors one of Carrey's best individual performances (a performance that will be examined in upcoming Netflix doco Jim and Andy), Man on the Moon does a fantastic job of recreating many of Kaufman's most infamous events from his early rise, his Taxi fame, wrestling exploits and perhaps most fascinating of all, his washed up Las Vegas singer alter-ego Tony Clifton.Kaufman being the figure he was (or still is if you buy into many conspiracies around the fact Kaufman never in fact passed away), makes it extremely hard for Forman and Carrey to offer any significant insights into what drove Kaufman to do the things he did or what possessed him to pursue certain aspects of his too short of a career.It's part of the unarguable charm of the performer though, a man that as sure as day would be concocting his next surprise or event at any given chance and it's this manic, almost otherworldly ability that Carrey and Forman capture to great effect.In a performance that blurs the line between imitation and full on embodiment, Carrey literally becomes Kaufman and it's a turn that deserved more plaudits upon initial release.Ably supported by Danny DeVito as Andy's committed agent George Shapiro and Paul Giamatti as long-time friend and fellow "comedian" Bob Zmuda, watching real life footage of Carrey and Kaufman and key scenes of the film compared with real life footage, you get a full understanding that this was as good of a reincarnation of Kaufman as we're ever going to get.Final Say – For anyone looking for an insight into the life and times of Kaufman Man on the Moon is the perfect answer, as well as being a refreshing reminder that Jim Carrey can match it with the best of them when given material that suits his unique and often underrated acting abilities.4 neck braces out of 5

Jim Carrey had a reputation of showcasing his rubbery face and goofy personality which endeared himself to many audiences. Although very popular throughout his career, others found him to be one dimensional and it was another case of asking "Can Jim Carrey do anything else?" While The Truman Show (1998) was the start of Jim Carrey proving he can branch out, I felt his role as the ill-fated Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon suited him perfectly to the ground. Although the movie netted a lot of critical acclaim as well as a well deserved Golden Globe for Jim Carrey, sadly it was quite an underrated movie which flopped at the box office.Man on the Moon squarely focuses on the biography of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman (Jim Carrey) right up to his untimely death in 1984 at aged 35 from lung cancer. The movie explores his early days through childhood and showcasing his comedic talents in comedy clubs and television appearances, including his memorable appearances on Saturday Night Live (which saw him banned), Late Night with David Letterman, Fridays, and his role in the popular TV show Taxi. There is special mention of the inside jokes and scams including his long-running feud with wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler and his portrayal of the bawdy lounge singer Tony Clifton. Kaufman's personal life is also explored including his romantic relationship with Lynne Margulies (Courtney Love in a good role), and his friendships with Tony Shaprio (Danny DeVito) and creative partner Bob Zmunda (Paul Giamatti).Jim Carrey was a real pleasure to watch as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon and I'm sorry that the movie was not a hit in 1999. Director Milos Forman (One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, The People vs Larry Flynt) proves he is still a quality director with Man on the Moon by bringing out the best of Jim Carrey.Sorely underrated, Man on the Moon is a quality movie showcasing that Jim Carrey can, in fact, act is not just a pretty (rubbery) face.8/10.

My all time absolute favorite film for a million reasons. First off, I'm a huge fan of Jim Carrey, and nobody could've nailed the role of comedian Andy Kaufman better than him. Andy was very interesting and nobody ever knew what was truly going on and what is going to happen next in his life. He could make a crowd laugh without saying a word. And who else can do that? Jim Carrey. They both started out as impressionists, and they were creative and forever entertaining to watch. Better yet, Jim was a big fan of Andy, in fact, he made everybody on set call him Andy Kaufman so he could stay in character all through filming. The best quality of this film is it's ability to surprise you. Comedy can easily be predictable, but this one is different. Just like Andy Kaufman, it surprises you in such creative ways you're still scratching your head to the last joke when a new one appears. It also maintains it's comical humor while you cry and cradle your pet pug. I can't explain how beautiful it is while you still say "haha" and "wow omg". Especially fun to watch as a Jim fan because it highlights all of Jim's best acting qualities. Absolutely touching and b-e-a-utiful, have a huge box of tissues ready and get ready to laugh. There is action, drama, comedy, and more. Every turn is full of surprises and Jim Carrey knows how to cover every side of Andy's confusing life. He truly deserved his golden globe for this film, it is a work of art and definitely his best performance. It's very hard to explain how amazing and special this film is, but it is absolutely worth the watch because it is absolutely amazing.