"On Being John Malkovich and the cinema of the absurd, I do enjoy it. I wish there were more like it. The very fact that there can't be more like it is one of the reasons it's admirable"

Carter Burwell's quote speaks to the distinct and unique nature of the film "Being John Malkovich". It is a movie that becomes part of the "cinema of the unreasonable" category, which is defined by its surreal and often ridiculous storylines. Burwell expresses his adoration for the film, noting that its uniqueness is among the factors it is so exceptional. He wishes there were more films like it, but acknowledges that the truth that there can't be more like it is part of what makes it so special. This quote speaks to the power of the movie and its ability to capture the creativity and evoke emotion in its audiences. It is a testimony to the power of art and its capability to produce something that is really unique and special.