Being John Malkovich

I finally got around to watching this movie from 1999.  Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and, of course the title character (real person) Jon Malkovich, this is a bizarre movie about what it would be like to travel through a portal into the mind of another person.  Not just any person but in this case, the mind of John Malkovich.  The long hair of John Cusack and frizzy hair of Cameron Diaz was distracting in the movie.  I did not feel an emotional connection between John and Cameron but it was very strong between Cameron and Catherine.  The movie felt to me like it didn't know if it wanted to be a sci-fi, mystery, comedy or drama.  The characters were less developed because of it and that hurt the movie.  Overall, I'm glad that I watched it but the DVD extra's spoiled the movie a bit. It was fun to watch a bit role for Octavia Spencer (academy award winning supporting actress twelve years later for the Help) and the whole 7 1/2 floor was also a fun site gag.  I give this a half a thumb up for potential, limited comedic moments and unique plot.