Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
William H. Macy | ... | George | |
Joan Allen | ... | Betty | |
Natalie Ramsey | ... | Mary Sue | |
Kevin Connors | ... | Bud | |
Jeff Daniels | ... | Mr. Johnson | |
Tobey Maguire | ... | David | |
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Heather McGill | ... | Girl in School Yard |
Paul Morgan Stetler | ... | College Counselor | |
Denise Dowse | ... | Health Teacher | |
McNally Sagal | ... | Science Teacher | |
Jane Kaczmarek | ... | David's Mom | |
Giuseppe Andrews | ... | Howard | |
Reese Witherspoon | ... | Jennifer | |
Marissa Ribisi | ... | Kimmy | |
Jenny Lewis | ... | Christin |
David Wagner is a kid whose mind is stuck in the 1950s. He's addicted to a classic 50's sitcom television show called "Pleasantville". Pleasantville is a simple place, a place where all of its citizens are swell and simple-minded folks, a place where the word "violence", and life outside of Pleasantville, is unbeknownst to its inhabitants; things are perfect down in Pleasantville. One evening, the life of David and his obnoxious sister Jennifer take a bizarre turn when an eccentric repairman hand them a supposed magical remote. After a quarrel between the siblings, they inexplicably zap themselves into the world of "Pleasantville". Now, David and Jennifer must adjust to a 50s lifestyle of repressed desires and considerably different societal values while trying to find their way home. Written by Kyle Perez
...nor is it The Bicycle Thief, Casablanca, or Taxi Driver. But it's a damn nice modern take on Capra.
The reviewers here that're trashing this film are completely missing the point - they either know nothing about film, or way too much. It's a fable, folks, and if there's lapses in logic or some smarmy moments, well, deal with it. It's a marvelous, well constructed flick and an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.
There's no blood, or explosions. A bit of sex, but nothing gratuitous and it's essential to the plot. Cue up a copy and prepare to smile.
It's keen...!