What Took Me So Long: I simply never had an opportunity to see this and I kept getting it confused with Auto Focus.
Why I Saw It: I like George Clooney as a director. I like Charlie Kaufman as a writer. I like Sam Rockwell as an actor. In short, I liked this movie. It's funny and strange. It plays out like a puzzle, taking what is known of Chuck Barris' public life/persona and figuring out how this CIA assassin life could fit in. Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, and George Clooney (pulling double-duty) were all great in this. I really like how it takes this crazy story seriously and tries to show how it could happen.
Why I Wish I Hadn't: Watching this reminds me how much of a bummer it is that Charlie Kaufman hasn't written more movies (that have been made and released, that is).
Verdict (?): Strongly Recommend
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