Movie Mondays: The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

This movie is one of my top five favorite movies of all time. It has humor, lovable characters, a unique plot, and dives into the human psyche and some of our biggest fears and unspoken desires.
The premise is that a shady doctor and his staff have figured out a way to erase unwanted memories while you sleep. Kate Winslet, playing her kookiest (and I would argue best) role suddenly decides she is done with her relationship with her boyfriend played by a somber and sweet Jim Carrey (probably my favorite role of his, too).
The movie jumps around from the past to present, piecing together their flawed yet intense relationship--all the ups and downs, ugly and beautiful moments. This type of storyline always keeps my interest and makes me think about how the writers and creators decide where to splice and when. Brilliantly done.
Ultimately, the lesson is the timeless, "Be careful what you wish for." It is also a study about the concept of soul mates and kindred spirits. We are drawn to the people in our lives for certain reasons, and this movie tries to help explain why and supports the notion of fate and destiny no matter how badly we as humans try to interfere and be in total control.
Touching, tender, wistful, and analytical, revealing the complexities of relationships by showing the best and worst moments of one couple. At the end, ponder if you believe they should be together or not. Better yet, ask yourself if you believe in soul mates.