I get it and all, and it's totally relatable, but this kinds of film isn't normally my thing. I watch a film to be entertained or have an escape, and ones like this can emotionally drain you. It's not a criticism, but everyone has their preferred cup of tea. It could also be that I see too much of myself in Joel and so it makes me uncomfortable.

It's very artsy of course, and unique. It has many elements of great filmmaking throughout, particularly during the entire dream sequence.

Both Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet were very good. Carrey has shown time and time again that he is a fantastic dramatic actor with tremendous range.

A message that I took from it is that pain is real and pain is life... emotionally speaking.