Be Kind Rewind
starring: Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, Sigourney Weaver
directed by: Michel Gondry
directed by: Michel Gondry
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EXPERIENCE THE ANTICS OF TWO OUTCASTS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO SAVE A LOCAL VIDEO STORE.
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A daffy, adorable, and very funny celebration of DIY spirit, Be Kind Rewind stars Mos Def (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) as Mike, a clerk at a failing video store in a rundown New Jersey neighborhood. When his friend Jerry (Jack Black), who's been magnetized in a power station accident, wipes all of the videotapes blank, the two of them decide to recreate the movies themselves rather than face the store's owner (Danny Glover). The pure charm of Be Kind Rewind can't be captured in that spare plot synopsis. The blend of the movie's great cast (which also includes Mia Farrow, Melonie Diaz of American Son, and Sigourney Weaver) and pitch-perfect writing and direction from writer-director Michel Gondry (director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, writer-director of The Science of Sleep) culminates in a truly delightful movie--sweet without being saccharine, richly comic without irony or sarcasm (which, given the presence of Black, is surprising), sentimental without losing sight of the hard edges of life. Mos Def turns in a standout performance, deeply sympathetic without a moment of grandstanding. An absolutely winning film. --Bret Fetzer
EXPERIENCE THE ANTICS OF TWO OUTCASTS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO SAVE A LOCAL VIDEO STORE.
Amazon.com:
A daffy, adorable, and very funny celebration of DIY spirit, Be Kind Rewind stars Mos Def (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) as Mike, a clerk at a failing video store in a rundown New Jersey neighborhood. When his friend Jerry (Jack Black), who's been magnetized in a power station accident, wipes all of the videotapes blank, the two of them decide to recreate the movies themselves rather than face the store's owner (Danny Glover). The pure charm of Be Kind Rewind can't be captured in that spare plot synopsis. The blend of the movie's great cast (which also includes Mia Farrow, Melonie Diaz of American Son, and Sigourney Weaver) and pitch-perfect writing and direction from writer-director Michel Gondry (director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, writer-director of The Science of Sleep) culminates in a truly delightful movie--sweet without being saccharine, richly comic without irony or sarcasm (which, given the presence of Black, is surprising), sentimental without losing sight of the hard edges of life. Mos Def turns in a standout performance, deeply sympathetic without a moment of grandstanding. An absolutely winning film. --Bret Fetzer
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Rating: 
- Come on...
I've never seen a movie where the reviewers don't realise they are talking about themselves as much as the movie... Watch it and see which group you fit into, ie whether you have any affection for the world around you, or whether you evince your misanthropy with prolonged gurgling criticisms on websites. At risk of sounding pugnacious, what's not to like about this film? When younger, I'd get together with some mates and make crap short movies. There was rarely a plot, never a script and it was the ... Read More
Rating: 
- Are you the key holder?
Anyone who's ever watched a film and thought they could make the film better will love this one.While being a substantially budgeted film it has the feel of an indie flick, much like those the characters are making.The comedy is fun, the story is sweet, and it's an entertaining flashback to 80s media.It does seem to struggle between comedy and endearing human triumph, but it's a silly story through and through.
Rating: - Entertaining
Another Michael Gondry film, this one was a hell of a lot better than 'Human Nature'! Not a great movie, but it was pretty good and entertaining. Hit a little too hard on the anti-commercialism message for my taste. But the scenes where they are filming the replacement videos are a gas, and it's easy to get caught up in their enthusiasm.
Rating: 
- A Fun Piece Of Feel-Good Fluff
This is a silly but harmless fun piece of fluff, guaranteed to put some smiles on your face and give you somewhat of a feel-good feeling when it's over. I'm sure that was the intent, and very little more.It wasn't made to astound anyone or provide huge laughs. Yet, it has a lot of charm and subtle humor.
It's a ludicrious story, so you just can't take anything seriously.The premise is unique: two guys converting a dying video rental store into a success by taking blank tapes of famous ... Read More
Rating: - definitely not for everyone
This movie received very bad reviews but I just love it. Its more about just spending a good moment and enjoying, don't over complicate things and It is true If you love movies you will like this one
- Come on...I've never seen a movie where the reviewers don't realise they are talking about themselves as much as the movie... Watch it and see which group you fit into, ie whether you have any affection for the world around you, or whether you evince your misanthropy with prolonged gurgling criticisms on websites. At risk of sounding pugnacious, what's not to like about this film? When younger, I'd get together with some mates and make crap short movies. There was rarely a plot, never a script and it was the ... Read More
- Are you the key holder?Anyone who's ever watched a film and thought they could make the film better will love this one.While being a substantially budgeted film it has the feel of an indie flick, much like those the characters are making.The comedy is fun, the story is sweet, and it's an entertaining flashback to 80s media.It does seem to struggle between comedy and endearing human triumph, but it's a silly story through and through.
- EntertainingAnother Michael Gondry film, this one was a hell of a lot better than 'Human Nature'! Not a great movie, but it was pretty good and entertaining. Hit a little too hard on the anti-commercialism message for my taste. But the scenes where they are filming the replacement videos are a gas, and it's easy to get caught up in their enthusiasm.
- A Fun Piece Of Feel-Good FluffThis is a silly but harmless fun piece of fluff, guaranteed to put some smiles on your face and give you somewhat of a feel-good feeling when it's over. I'm sure that was the intent, and very little more.It wasn't made to astound anyone or provide huge laughs. Yet, it has a lot of charm and subtle humor.
It's a ludicrious story, so you just can't take anything seriously.The premise is unique: two guys converting a dying video rental store into a success by taking blank tapes of famous ... Read More
- definitely not for everyoneThis movie received very bad reviews but I just love it. Its more about just spending a good moment and enjoying, don't over complicate things and It is true If you love movies you will like this one
