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zingy
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 Pleasantville Pleasantville Quote: Pleasantville is a 1998 American fantasy/comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Gary Ross. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Marley Shelton and Jeff Daniels. Don Knotts, Paul Walker, Jane Kaczmarek, and J. T. Walsh are also featured.
The film was released in the United States by New Line Cinema on October 23, 1998. This was J. T. Walsh's last film, released after his death.
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Libs
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Seriously, one of the most underrated movies ever. Besides the astonishing visual feel of the film (blending star black and white with bright color), it lampoons the '50s sitcom set such as Father Knows Best and My Three Sons directly on-target. The film also manages to raise interesting questions about racism and segregation. The cast is uniformly excellent, from Tobey Maguire to Reese Witherspoon to William H. Macy to Jeff Daniels. Joan Allen is wonderful, and should've received Oscar consideration for this film, but alas, it wasn't to be. Never before has a satire been such a great feel-good film at the same time. A
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Box
Extraordinary
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I agree with Libs, this is one hell of a great film. Part of what makes it great is how easily its greatness can be overlooked. But don't be fooled, this is a brilliant film, one of the 1990s best offerings.
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sako
Indiana Jones IV
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An amazing well done film.
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torrino
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It's on my top-100...
But, yeah. I agree with all of what you three said, but there's also rewatchability. I NEVER get bored of watching Pleasantville.
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Appy
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B I actually did not really care for this film it was okay but not something I want to watch again.
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Levy
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I really loved this movie, very intelligent, awesome direction and visually impressive. A-
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Riggs
We had our time together
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:36 am
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Watched this a while ago on TV and absolutely loved it. Like others said, very underrated movie. A
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Libs
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Also, Pleasantville's score (by Randy Newman) is one of the best ever committed to film, in my opinion.
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publicenemy#1
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Wonderful film with excellent replay value. The whole cast is excellent.
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Maximus
Hot Fuss
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 10:46 am
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Another personal favorite.
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matatonio
Teh Mexican
Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:56 pm
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Great, very enjoyable movie!!
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BJ
Killing With Kindness
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am
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10/10 (A+)
A beautiful and important film that no one should miss!
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kypade
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Gotta agree...
One of the best of the 90's...and yes, incredibly rewatchable.
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kypade
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Also, I agree with Libs, amazing score...
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Libs
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I was thinking of watching this again this weekend, I haven't seen it in a while.
This is still one of my favorite movies.
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Squee
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Just more liberal propaganda. 
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Chris
life begins now
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I watched this again recently and it held up amazingly well. It's visually stunning, beautifully scored, and offers some terrific acting. I especially loved Reese here...she gave two wonderful performances in the late '90s with this and Election.
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Jonathan
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Libs wrote: I was thinking of watching this again this weekend, I haven't seen it in a while. Huh, I was too?
Yeah, A all the way.
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Bradley Witherberry
Extraordinary
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This one didn't work for me. I think it should have been titled either Obviousville or Boringville...
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android
Cream of the Crop
Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:44 am
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I remember loving it (I'd probably give it an A- right now), but I really really need to rewatch this... 
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rolandka19
Indiana Jones IV
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One of my favorite movies- it features a fantastic cast and it is technically astounding. It has one of the most memorable scores ever, and the film has some very emotional scenes as well.
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Groucho
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Too obvious. You know what's going to happen.
I mean, I agree completely with its viewpoint, but that doesn't mean it therefore is a good movie. I thought it dragged quite a bit in places, and seemed like a big budget much too long Twilight Zone episode.
Don Knotts is perfect though.
I gave it a C.
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Jonathan
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Awards Czar Jon wrote: Libs wrote: I was thinking of watching this again this weekend, I haven't seen it in a while. Huh, I was too? Yeah, A all the way. Well, I finally did see it. And yeah, still awesome.
I DID think the film was a little obvious in its morals and stuff (Not as subtle as its unofficial companion film, The Truman Show), but it was still so good in every other aspect, it's easy to overlook. I'd also like to second Libs's comment about the score being one of the best I've heard in a film. And I'm so mad Joan Allen didn't get nominated for this, especially when I see how close she came (She won the BFCA, LAFCA and two other critics awards for the film). Seriously, this was SWELL.
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