Election (1999 film)
1999
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Oct 1, 1998 · "Pleasantville," which is one of the year's best and most original films, sneaks up on us. It begins by kidding those old black-and-white sitcoms like "Father Knows Best," it continues by pretending to be a sitcom itself, and it ends as a social commentary of surprising power.
86% Tomatometer 98 Reviews 79% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings Impressed by high school student David's (Tobey Maguire) devotion to a 1950s family TV show, a mysterious television repairman (Don...
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Pleasantville is a truly original film that soars with dynamism and aesthetic. From a social and deeply political perspective; it has deep meaning and relevance in today's society. Consequently, it should serve as a reminder for most that the world is made up of how its residents think and act.
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Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight. If the ending had been more ironic than predictable, the film might have been able to beat the similarly themed “The...
Sep 17, 1998 · Film. Reviews. Sep 17, 1998 12:00am PT. Pleasantville. Ingeniously conceived and impressively executed, "Pleasantville" is a provocative, complex and surprisingly anti-nostalgic parable...
Oct 23, 1998 · Pleasantville. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews. 71. User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 266 User Ratings. 8.5. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. iTunes ($2.99) All Watch Options. View All. Tobey Maguire. David. Jeff Daniels. Mr. Johnson. Joan Allen. Betty. William H. Macy. George.
Dec 14, 2001 · "Pleasantville" is one of the few recent Hollywood films out there that has used new digital technology to truly engage the viewer, and make possible a thoughtful story.
