Reviews - Pleasantville (1998) [DVD]

Tobey Maguire (The Cider House Rules) and Reese Witherspoon (Election) star as two modern american teenagers who are sucked into their television set and end up living in a black-and-white fifties ... more

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by sojournseeker on Aug 6, 2008
Pros For a deeper look into psychological motivations of adolescents, transformation takes on COLOR !
Cons none
Bottom Line A great way to step outside of your box and see life in a whole different, colorful perspective !
 
by chiliqueen on May 25, 2008
Pros Awesome visual design, great cast, unique concept
Cons Metaphors can be heavy-handed at times
Bottom Line A wonderful family film with a sound message and plenty of heart to spare.
 
Pros Different, entertaining
Cons Not appropriate for children under 13 due to frequent sexual reference
Bottom Line Pleasantville is original and will have you glued to the screen.
 
by morganna53 on Sep 14, 2004
Pros Special effects; Performances;Soundtrack; the fact that the story can be taken at different levels
Cons Some may find the sex over-emphasized; occasionally loses sublety
Bottom Line A very good film that, can be a comedy, drama, or allegory, depending on how the viewer sees it.
 
by cyanne_t on Jun 29, 2004
Pros Promotes a good mental attitude. Funny with good performances.
Cons Somewhat maudlin at points.
Bottom Line Pleasantville is a humorous cinematic journey that is well-acted, well-shot, and enjoyable.
 
____ Pleasantville (1998) [DVD] 5 stars, based on 5 reviews from $7.9399996 to $12.98
Pleasantville (1998) [DVD] 5 out of 5 based on 5 ratings.

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