Pleasantville
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Tobey maguire
  • Summary: In Gary Ross' daring modern fairy tale Pleasantville, an entire fictional town is granted a chance to experience the comedies, and dangers of real life. In this fantastical adventure, two late 20th Century teenagers (Maguire, Witherspoon) accidentally bring living color to a mysterious suburb trapped in a black-and-white 50's utopia -- and set off a revolution. (New Line Cinema)… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The kind of parable that encourages us to re-evaluate the good old days and take a fresh look at the new world we so easily dismiss as decadent.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    80
    To concentrate on the minor faults of a fable as beautiful and unusual as Pleasantville would be missing the point.
  3. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    80
    Offers effortless charm, wit, and originality in spades.
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  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sandra Contreras
    60
    His (Ross) sophisticated handling -- and the efforts of his able cast, notably the stellar Joan Allen -- produces a surprisingly accomplished cumulative effect.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. JustinM.
    9
    This film contains so many themes relevent to human nature: culture clash, art and censorship, intolerance and acceptance, reactionism, the list goes on. The performances are extremely believeable and genuine in the face of such a fantastical story. The visual achievements alone make this film worth a watch. The cinematography is a great mix between modern techniques and 1950s TV and film noir style. This film is a rare thing: a visually breathtaking story with real substance.… Expand
  2. JackL.
    9
    This movie is great!!! I love it. It contains many themes and messages that allow you watch the film many times because most likely you will not understand everything at the first time. The concept is profound and poignant. This movie should have received a 80/100 by the critics at least.… Expand
  3. FromHolland;)
    9
    I really enjoyed watching this movie.

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