Adaptation

  • Theatrical - Wide 2002-12-06
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8/10

Synopsis

Based on the nonfiction novel The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, which is itself based on the true story of John Laroche, a plant dealer who conspired with three Seminole Indians to clone rare orchids and sell them at exorbitant rates... See more to plant collectors. But that’s just the half of it. The movie also tells of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman’s (Being John Malkovich) attempts to adapt the novel to the big screen. In his effort to overcome writer’s block, Kaufman seeks the help of his (fictional) brother, Donald.

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Adaptation

Review Date: Director: Spike Jonze Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman Producers: Edward Saxon, Vincent Landay, Jonathan Demme Actors: Nicolas Cage Meryl Streep Chris Cooper Plot: Real-life screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, played in this film by Nicolas Cage, is given the task...

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