Par for a Charlie Kaufman penned movie, the plot jumps and switches tone and plot. We see Barris' struggle getting his career on the ground, as well as his training in your typical secret CIA training camp. The most amazing part about this movie is Rockwell's portrayal of Barris. He manages to hit all the highs and lows of the man's life with equal intent and purpose. It's got to be quite the acting challenge, to cover almost the entire span of the man's life and do it in a way that can almost make you believe that some of these events might have occurred. More importantly, it's all done in an exciting way. The sections with the CIA feel like they’re ripped from a thriller, with betrayal and murder and the sections of his TV life are funny and dramatic.

Charlie Kaufman does it again, this time supported by some excellent direction by George Clooney. Who would have thought that such a pretty boy actor would have such an easy time behind the camera? He shoots with such visual flair, that it'll be no surprise if we see him work again in the near future. His visual style is very reminiscent of Aronofsky, composing long and interesting shots, but always doing so in deference to the story above all else. In particular, he does one-shot takes that span many years and costume changes. It's an amazing accomplishment for the cast and crew.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind may meander about the globe and time, but what's important is the man at the core. Chuck Barris is completely emotionally honest, except when he's trying hide something.

Movie Grade: A

Video: 4 out of 5
The film is heavily processed in certain sections and they make use of infrared film among other things. So it's a mixed bag, but what you see on the screen is what the filmmakers intended. The super wide screen is also pretty cool.
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1