I came across this film on various platforms on multiple occasions but never quite got around to watching it. I was confused as the present and the past overlapped but it gained momentum soon when the entire memory erasing procedure of Joel's mind started. In the beginning, we see Clementine took Joel over to the frozen lake and he is reluctant because it might break. In this case, she was willing to dive headfirst while he was hesitant. This allegory was important as in the end, when they both listen to their respective tapes and know there is a possibility it wont end well, Joel is he one who convinces Clem to take this risk again.
Its not about ignoring consequences altogether but not restricting yourself because of negative possibilities. Because they coexist with positive possibilities. So maybe, we need to give both equal consideration.
A Look Inside 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'
(2004 TV Short)
The beauty of beginnings
23 February 2020