Ethereal and passionate, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” captures viewer’s attention and continues to enthrall throughout its story line. With transient images and compelling chemistry between actors Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, this psychedelic romance is a must-see.

The film tells the story of an erratic romance between lovers Clementine (Kate Winslet) and Joel (Jim Carrey). The pair experiences highs and lows so extreme that when they break up, they decide to erase one another from their memories. Upon finding out Clementine visited a specialist to erase him from her memory, Joel does the same.

From the perspective of Joel, viewers are able to see the inner-workings of his mind as memories of Clementine are wiped from it. As the doctor’s assistant (Mark Ruffalo) destroys all traces of Clementine from Joel’s mind, the memory of who Joel was with Clementine and the memory of Clementine within Joel’s mind attempt to hold onto any memories they can.

Director Michel Gondry makes use of short clips and trippy images like faceless people and a never ending segment of memory to replicate a dream. These techniques create an alternative reality that give the impression of the act of remembering as viewers follow the memory of Joel and the memory of Clementine through Joel’s mind.

During the process of Joel’s memory being erased, other minor love stories unfold. The doctor’s assistant (Mark Ruffalo) and the secretary at the doctor’s office (Kirsten Dunst) are involved in an affair, but the secretary has hidden feelings for another character that make viewers question whether soulmates exist, an intrigue which is perpetuated throughout the film.

The only down side of the film is the dialogue, which can occasionally sound scripted. However, the overall chemistry and comfort between all actors was genuine, despite delivering lines every now and then as if an actor was reading from a teleprompter.

Regardless of some of the awkward discourse, the quirky flick retains some major credit for chemistry, aesthetic appeal, and overall depth of theme. By the end of the movie, viewers realize that the plot had no beginning, middle, or end, but was instead a few points in a cycle of love. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” will leave viewers questioning what constitutes true love and the existence of soulmates.