7/10
Unique and Funny
19 November 2012
Following his magnetic polarization in a freak electrical accent, Jerry (Jack Black) ruins his friend Mike's (Mos Def) video store by erasing all the existing tapes. Now forced with the threat of an angry store owner (Danny Glover), Mike and Jerry team up to re-shoot their inventory and market the films off as their own.

Jack Black is undoubtedly one of the funniest human beings ever to act in a movie, but he does so by also being a good actor. It's rare to see that combination in a comedian, the last time it was so clear was with the late John Candy, may he rest in peace. The thing is, I could see John Candy in a film like this were he still with us.

This film sees the return of Michael Gondry, the immensely talented director who brought us "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Human Nature". This offering is different than his previous work. The script is less spunk and more soul. The friendships made by these characters feel as real as if the actors themselves were just as good friends.

"Be Kind Rewind" is a funny film with a genuinely unique concept. The performances were spot-on and the plot kept me watching. Well done.
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