I Heart Huckabees

Very original, hilarious movie imbued with some philosphy.

Albert is concerned about some coincidences he's had in his life so he goes to some transcendental detectives (Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman [in a very bad hairpiece]). Hilarity ensues. Hoffman tries to teach him that all of the universe is connected. He meets up with his other, played by Mark Whalberg, who's on a major crusade to end the need for oil (a noble cause indeed). Albert is also in conflict with his job. He works trying to preserve open spaces while an evil company, Huckabees, tries to buy up every piece of property. Albert runs a group to protect the land. He gets ousted by Jude Law. In all this mess, another, competing transcedentalist shows up who confuses and converts Albert and Wahlberg. Jude Law gets involved more. Funny situations abound.

This was absolutely hilarious. I was laughing from the outset until the very end. There are all kinds of little remarks made everywhere as well as blatant humorous hitting each other in the face with a big rubber ball. There is also good social commentary and philosophy. It does have some "artsy" feel to it and is slightly weird but is really entertaining. Hoffman is always good. Wahlberg is hilarious.

4.5 shrubs of 5. Quality, quality movie.