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Man on the Moon (film) test you, fool you, lie to you, deceive you and stage elaborate deceptions, put-ons and hoaxes." "Man on the Moon" ended a string of Jim Carrey films that had very successful opening weekends, and grossed just $47 million against a budget of $82 million. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, they were near unanimous in their praise for Jim Carrey's portrayal of Andy Kaufman. Carrey won a Golden Globe for his performance, and the film was nominated for Best Musical or Comedy as well. Man on the Moon (film) Man on the Moon is a 1999 American biographical