Walter Sparrow is a middle-aged dogcatcher whose wife Agatha has bestowed him with an obscure mystery novel detailing the investigation launched by a tough-talking gumshoe named Fingerling whose every move seems to be overshadowed by the enigmatic eponymous number. After noting a series of alarming parallels shared between the fictional detective and himself, Walter is quickly drawn in to the story as the hard-boiled private investigator murders raven-wigged moll Fabrizia and pins the crime on her unsuspecting lover. Back in the real world, fiction seems to merge with reality as Walter and Agatha's close friend Isaac begins to ingratiate himself ever deeper into the couple's relationship and Walter begins experiencing a gruesome series of visions in which he violently murders an unfaithful Agatha. His mind fast descending into a dark and violent whirlwind of madness, Walter enlists the aid of Agatha and the pair's adolescent son Robin in seeking out the author of the mysterious tome and uncovering the sinister truth behind the so-called "23 enigma."
I was a bit leery about a film with Jim Carrey playing something other than a total goofball. However, I thought his performance was one of the best things about this movie. Not once did I ever think he was trying hard not to make a joke or do something stupid - he actually looked like a natural for a dramatic role. The plot was pretty interesting since it was based on a phenomenon some people believe in to the point of obsession. Check out some of the 23 facts here. However, the ending was a little disappointing and far-fetched. I thought it was a bit of a cop-out to explain all of the events that happened in the movie the way that they did. Overall, though, it's definitely worth a look if you like psychological thrillers and want to see Jim Carrey do something other than make silly faces.
Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen
The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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