The idea of this movie is brilliant. A couple of kids from the 90's get thrown into the world of a 50's B&W sitcom where everything is just peachy. Peachy yes, but not very real. The firemen have never rescued anything other than a cat in a tree. The basketball team has never lost. David and Jennifer manage to introduce Pleasantville to feelings which changes everything.
Two teenagers from the '90s find that they have been zapped onto a '50s sitcom from a remote control. They influence and are also influenced by people on the show. A great cast.
Original idea! Btw I would have attempted a suicide if I lived in Pleasantville Or would I have been able to do that there? I dare you all to do something unpleasant that turns you more coulourful.
I thinkthis is a really clever film. Dealt with some deep issues on an interesting level. I don't really like Tobey Maguire as Spiderman but he was good in this. And Reese Witherspoon is hot!
Quite the think-piece and I liked it. A well acted tale with an endearing story of our crumbling morals as we move from the extreme "nice" of the 50s to the now "selfish" new millenium. Good stuff.
great cast, and although there were some cute/touching/sweet moments, i just could not get into this movie that much. i love william h. macy and everything he does, but this movie just seemed like a chore to get through. i wanted to love it, but i couldn't. the acting was all great, and the characters were likeable, but i just didn't enjoy it like others have raved about it. oh well can't win em all!
OMG what an unexpected, original, fantastic, incredible movie. I mean this is so unbelievable! So touching! So TRUE, so.. Wow, Great cast, i mean, awesome one, the story blow my mind and the effects are hell good! Becoming one of my favorite movie, it was so brilliant!
An interesting film! Gary Ross has come up with one of the most subversive and definitely one of the most memberable films to me. It's ingenious about free spirits, with this it overcomes its moralising with magical photographic effects supported by excellent production design. The film is fascinating and entartaintment at the same time. Though the acting was average, I guess the show really belongs to Gary Ross wich is interesting. It's just a magical expericience with visually breathtaking! A most original film in my view, excellent!
Muy interesante y reflexiva. En verdad es absurdo pensar que pueda existir algo como un lugar perfecto y esta pelicula lo muestra bastante bien. Muy buenas actuaciones y puesta en escena.
I loved every second of the movie when it is in Pleasantville. I thought it was more original than people give it credit for. But every scene that is in the 90's is fucking cliche and really takes away from an otherwise strong film. Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels are amazing, but I don't get the fascination with Tobey McGuire. He plays the same role every time.
A very nice and poignant film. Even without the social commentary it would've been a nice little film. But it happened to be very much a statement film. Terrific performances all around. I personally thought Jeff Daniels should've been up for best supporting actor for this one.
J'ai aimé :
+ la confrontation entre les valeurs véhiculées par ces vieilles séries télé (reflet d'une époque) et celles adoptées par les jeunes d'aujourd'hui
+ le cours d'histoire en accéléré des 50 dernières années
+ la réalisation de Gary Ross, notamment l'utilisation des couleurs et du noir et blanc
+ l'humour
________________
Un film plus profond qu'il n'y parait.
Top marks are earned for the excellent nostalgic production design, as well as the extraordinary visualization that seamlessly transforms the setting from a drab and sterile utopia to a vibrant and colorful community.
MCT:September 3, 2008
MCT:August 31, 2008
MCT:August 26, 2008
MCT:July 14, 2008
MCT:July 9, 2008
MCT:May 26, 2008
