The Majestic (2001) is a cinematic anomaly: a deliberate, "Capra-esque" fable that stands as Frank Darabont’s only theatrical film not adapted from a Stephen King novel. Starring Jim Carrey in a rare dramatic turn, the film is a sweeping, sentimental meditation on American identity, the First Amendment, and the transformative power of the movie palace. While it was a box office disappointment upon release, it has since found a niche as an earnest, patriotic hymn to small-town values. Frank Darabont interview on "The Majestic" (2001)
The Majestic (2001) is a cinematic anomaly: a deliberate, "Capra-esque" fable that stands as Frank Darabont’s only theatrical film not adapted from a Stephen King novel. Starring Jim Carrey in a rare dramatic turn, the film is a sweeping, sentimental meditation on American identity, the First Amendment, and the transformative power of the movie palace. While it was a box office disappointment upon release, it has since found a niche as an earnest, patriotic hymn to small-town values. Frank Darabont interview on "The Majestic" (2001)