Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017 · 94 min · EN · 7.5 (628 votes)
Dir. Chris Smith · Starring Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Miloš Forman, Judd Hirsch, Peter Bonerz, Randall Carver
DocumentaryComedy

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

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This film is a raw, immersive plunge into the blurred lines between actor and character. It's an unsettling yet utterly fascinating psychological journey, exploring the depths of performance and the cost of artistic obsession. Expect an intense, thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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