I respect Michel Gondry's work in every aspect of the word, whether his innovativeness in music video making or his film work. He has definitely a unique style, some whiz, excellent film techniques, and a generally good sense of humor. However, Be Kind Rewind, which I have been waiting to see for some time... was a huge disappointment. And I don't mean to be harsh... but the film is really badly written. Yes, it has good ideas, but it has no believability of character... and it's extremely dull. That film should have been co-written with someone like Charlie Kaufman per se.
I don't recommend Be Kind Rewind. It's hardly funny. And it's not worth watching. Yes, it has cute ideas, but I prefer watching plot less art films than this trying-to-be-commercial unentertaining flop.
I don't recommend Be Kind Rewind. It's hardly funny. And it's not worth watching. Yes, it has cute ideas, but I prefer watching plot less art films than this trying-to-be-commercial unentertaining flop.