Majestic

In 1951, Hollywood actor Peter Appleton, suffering from amnesia after a car crash, is found wandering near a small town. He is taken in by the local diner owner, who believes he is his long-lost son, a WWII hero. As Peter's memory slowly returns, he grapples with his past and the McCarthy-era blacklisting that forced him to flee.

Majestic received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its pacing slow and its themes heavy-handed. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating its emotional depth and Jim Carrey's dramatic turn, while others found it overly sentimental and melodramatic.

• Jim Carrey delivers a surprisingly effective dramatic performance.

• The film's message about patriotism and fear is timely but delivered with a lack of subtlety.

• The pacing is often too slow, detracting from the emotional impact of the story.

Google audience: Google users generally praised Jim Carrey's departure from his usual comedic roles and appreciated the film's themes of memory and identity. However, many found the movie to be overly long and a bit too earnest.

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Jim Carrey's decision to take on a dramatic role in "Majestic" was a significant departure from his established comedic persona and was seen as a risk that did not entirely pay off at the box office or with critics.