Pleasantville

[Chris D]

Although I had some problems with this movie when I first saw it many years ago, I really liked it. Since then, I've rewatched it several times, and I think I like it more and more every time I do. This movie is chalk full of symbolism, allegory, and meaning, and VERY well done. I won't take the time (or ruin spoilers) by getting into plot details, but it's a wonderful story about the joy of innocence, but a commentary on how stifling and restrictive society can be with role expectations and mores, and the richness that comes with embracing the fullness of human feelings and expressions. An argument for the beauty of the human condition.

If you haven't seen this, I highly recommend it. I ended up buying it on BD for cheap, and after watching it again, I wonder why I didn't do it sooner. While there's some morals I disagree with, the overall premise is laudable, and the movie is wonderfully made. :45: out of :5:

[George Bellefontaine]

I have it on dvd and haul it off the shelf and spin it every now and then. Like you, I agree it is " An argument for the beauty of the human condition. " I always feel good after watching it.

[Ovation]

I quite liked this film (though not everyone does apparently--link to a discussion I participated in at another forum [if this is against forum policy here, please remove the link]). My user name there is not the same as here, but I think you can figure out who I am pretty quickly.