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The Majestic
2001 152 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.3
Drama, Romance
Director: Frank Darabont
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Description
Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.
Budget:
$72M
US Gross:
$27.81M
Worldwide:
$37.32M
Starring
Jim Carrey
Actor
Martin Landau
Actor
Bob Balaban
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Majestic is a polarized film that features a highly praised dramatic lead performance by Jim Carrey set against a sentimental, classic Hollywood aesthetic. While many viewers find the film to be an uplifting and beautifully crafted homage to mid-century American values, critics and other viewers argue that the screenplay is overly saccharine and predictable.
| Acting | Jim Carrey anchors the film with a versatile and compelling dramatic performance that highlights his range beyond comedy. | |
| Direction | Frank Darabont’s direction creates a warm, visually evocative, and nostalgic atmosphere that mirrors his acclaimed earlier works. | |
| Theme | The screenplay presents a compelling, hopeful, and heartwarming story about personal transformation and community strength. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative approach are divided; some praise its classic, uplifting storytelling, while others find the plot overly predictable and saccharine. | |
| Theme | The integration of McCarthy-era themes is contentious; some feel it provides a meaningful emotional arc, while others find the execution heavy-handed or disconnected from the main plot. |