Election (1999 film)
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Oct 1, 1998 · Pleasantville's people in color go outside and just stand in it. In the twilight of the 20th century, here is a comedy to reassure us that there is hope--that the world we see around us represents progress, not decay.
Filled with lighthearted humor, timely social commentary, and dazzling visuals, Pleasantville is an artful blend of subversive satire and well-executed Hollywood formula. Read Critics Reviews
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- Gary Ross
- PG-13
- Tobey Maguire
Thought-provoking look at past and present teen life. Read Common Sense Media's Pleasantville review, age rating, and parents guide.
- New Line
- Gary Ross
Pleasantville should be nominated for Best Director and Best Cinematography, and perhaps Best Supporting Actor for William H. Macy. Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels and Tobey Maguire are also excellent, and the idea is brilliant.
Oct 23, 1998 · 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 ...
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- Gary Ross
- PG-13
- 2 min
Oct 23, 1998 · Pleasantville: Directed by Gary Ross. With William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Natalie Ramsey, Kevin Connors. Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world.
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Ingeniously conceived and impressively executed, "Pleasantville" is a provocative, complex and surprisingly anti-nostalgic parable wrapped in the beguiling guise of a commercial high-concept...
