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Be Kind Rewind (2008)
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Reviews Counted:124
Fresh:81
Rotten:43
Average Rating:6.3/10
Consensus: Slighter and less disciplined than Gondry's previous mind-benders.
Theatrical Release: Feb 22, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $11M
Synopsis: A man (Black) whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most... [More]
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REVIEWS FOR BE KIND REWIND
A glowing valentine to creativity in opposition to commerce.
Jun 7, 2009
Sua natureza auto-referencial transforma o filme numa grande homenagem ao próprio cinema.
Dec 11, 2008
Be Kind Rewind should gather dust on both DVD and VHS shelves.
Aug 1, 2008
Once the movie starts finding its focus it becomes a very unique experience
Jul 22, 2008
A surprisingly quiet and whimsical comedy about a ridiculous and unlikely series of events that turns into a nearly-as-likely miracle. Best bit: the film's own Sweded preview.
Jul 17, 2008
An ode to finding one's creative side and the joys of being able to share one's creations with others.
Jul 11, 2008
Tackles the hackneyed with the tender hand and heart of writer/director Michel Gondry.
Jun 20, 2008
But with a skill that is difficult to pinpoint, Gondry seems to stumble like a fox from this paper-thin plot into a precious little ode to community.
Jun 9, 2008
Director Michel Gondry delivers the first great film of 2008.
May 22, 2008
'Be Kind Rewind' is a whimsical adventure with genuine affection for its characters, but Gondry's story is essentially weightless, a fanciful flight in search of a raison d'etre.
Apr 9, 2008
It's central message is that filmmakers are wonderful people, which is pretty much what you would expect filmmakers to say.
Mar 26, 2008
The process of Sweding soon becomes a community project, another glance back and ahead at the same time.
Mar 21, 2008
Ultimately trades in schmaltz of the unearned kind.
Mar 20, 2008
The remake/parody sequences are outstanding, but Black’s all-over-the-place mania and Mos Def’s bland orphan hero don’t quite tie the rest of the picture together. Still, it has heart.
Mar 20, 2008
And the film ought to be funny, with Mike and Jerry recreating those films as home movies. But somehow it’s not, the laughs are very thin on the ground.
Mar 19, 2008
Brilliant ideas dance on the high side of Creative Street, but Michel Gondry's outlandish premise doesn't stretch far enough to go the distance.
Mar 16, 2008
The premise of Be Kind Rewind is pure Michel Gondry. The end result is anything but.
Mar 16, 2008
quirky
Mar 2, 2008
corny, cool and beautiful
Mar 2, 2008
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