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Filled with lighthearted humor, timely social commentary, and dazzling visuals, Pleasantville is an artful blend of subversive satire and well-executed Hollywood formula.
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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 comedy. Oct 18, 2008
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 comedy.
Joe Leydon
An ingenious fable, screenwriter Ross's directorial debut playfully spoofs the small-minded lifestyle idealised by 'family values' advocates, and the intolerance and insecurity underlying that ideal. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
An ingenious fable, screenwriter Ross's directorial debut playfully spoofs the small-minded lifestyle idealised by 'family values' advocates, and the intolerance and insecurity underlying that ideal.
Derek Adams
The lighthearted fable Pleasantville takes some pointed swipes at the make-believe world of 1950s TV -- and none too soon. Nov 6, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
The lighthearted fable Pleasantville takes some pointed swipes at the make-believe world of 1950s TV -- and none too soon.
Jeff Strickler
There's a terrific idea at the heart of Pleasantville, and it's a shame that its creator, Big screenwriter Gary Ross, can't figure where to take it. Jun 18, 2002 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
There's a terrific idea at the heart of Pleasantville, and it's a shame that its creator, Big screenwriter Gary Ross, can't figure where to take it.
Edward Guthmann
Endearing it definitely is, so much so that it's easy to overlook the simplicity, and the sly confidence trick that gets played on us. Apr 12, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Endearing it definitely is, so much so that it's easy to overlook the simplicity, and the sly confidence trick that gets played on us.
Rick Groen
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. Dec 17, 2001 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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.
Almar Haflidason
Its true strength lies in what it says not only about life, but about ourselves. Jan 28, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…
Its true strength lies in what it says not only about life, but about ourselves.
Zaki Hasan
Gary Ross (Big, Dave) makes an impressive directing debut with this charming, nicely executed fable, which contrasts values of the 1950s with those of the 1990s. Aug 13, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Gary Ross (Big, Dave) makes an impressive directing debut with this charming, nicely executed fable, which contrasts values of the 1950s with those of the 1990s.
Emanuel Levy
Great movie for high schoolers and their parents. Dec 27, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Great movie for high schoolers and their parents.
Nell Minow
Though Ross works in some heavy-handed strokes, his portrait of stodgy Eisenhower America dazzles with some of the loveliest imagery of any 1990s film. Feb 23, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Though Ross works in some heavy-handed strokes, his portrait of stodgy Eisenhower America dazzles with some of the loveliest imagery of any 1990s film.
Thomas Delapa
"Pleasantville" is a solid premier for director Ross, providing a thought-provoking story, solid acting and wonderful special F/X. Apr 9, 2005 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
"Pleasantville" is a solid premier for director Ross, providing a thought-provoking story, solid acting and wonderful special F/X.
Robin Clifford
Someday, maybe someday soon, someone in Hollywood is going to make a genuinely great movie about television as a metaphor for America. Jan 29, 2005 | Rating: B-
Someday, maybe someday soon, someone in Hollywood is going to make a genuinely great movie about television as a metaphor for America.
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