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Pleasantville
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for some thematic elements emphasizing sexuality, and for language
Starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, and Don Knotts
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)
| GENRE(S): | Fantasy |
| WRITTEN BY: | Gary Ross |
| DIRECTED BY: | Gary Ross |
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DVD: March 23, 1999 Video: March 23, 1999 Theatrical: October 23, 1998 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 125 minutes, BW / Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jack L. gave it a9:
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.
Justin M. gave it a9:
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.
From Holland ;) gave it a9:
I really enjoyed watching this movie.
Pat C. gave it a 7:
Interesting time-line conversion from old to new ethics. Might have been more interesting if it had started out in color and slowly given way to B&W.
Ben W. gave it a 10:
It's brilliant. It works so well not just as a fairy tale about 90's teenagers sucked into a 1950's sitcom, but also as a parable about the difficult changes that the people in that era had to endure as they entered the 60's. The special effects are gorgeous, and are actually especially powerful as well. After viewing the film in black & white for some time, I really had a appreciation for color. Segments that were in black & white and color are fantastic too. It's one of my favorite movies EVER.
Scott m gave it a 10:
I try to critique movies the best i can but i honestly have to say that this film was as close to perfect as a movie can get. Witherspoon and the town sex liberation isnt trying to be shallow it just shows that kids are making mistakes like normal teens. Great movie.
Michelle P. gave it a 5:
No offense to those of you who loved this movie, but I really hated it. I mean, Reese Witherspoon's character was a true bratt! She goes around convining people that sex is what makes the world happy place. She changes color because she reads a book. Called, "Lover". Oooh...good idea. Psyche.
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