Pleasantville - this is only one of the few films from which I have seen brilliance and entertainment at the same time. Gary Ross' film is evenly paced, ingenious and downright full of acting talent.
It begins with a simple premise: Two teenagers from the modern era are transported into a 1950's sitcom. During their stay, their influences begin to spark a series of changes in the uniform community. This occurrence begins to disturb most residents and trigger a dispute among each other.
Gary Ross' own screenplay is actually an excellent depiction of how a permanent community adapts to major changes. From monochrome to color and routine to decisions, Pleasantville explains how changes affect every single individual. Many in the film were confused and had a hard time to accept things brought about by changes. It was clearly seen in the film how a peaceful community transformed into a violent and segregated society as it clung itself together in ways to find solace and harmony.
Moreover, Gary Ross' direction is a clever mix of brilliance and charm. He used several techniques, such as colored objects amidst black and white background or vice versa. His techniques are quite remarkable and astonishing, as most clearly seen with Toby Maguire and Reese Witherspoon's acting. Both give satisfying performances as the teenagers who introduced reforms into a predictable society.
I liked the film, and how it ended, although it turned out to what I expected. From its comic opening to the tragic consequences displayed in the movie, Pleasantville is perfect for individuals looking for a movie with intelligence and appeal.
It begins with a simple premise: Two teenagers from the modern era are transported into a 1950's sitcom. During their stay, their influences begin to spark a series of changes in the uniform community. This occurrence begins to disturb most residents and trigger a dispute among each other.
Gary Ross' own screenplay is actually an excellent depiction of how a permanent community adapts to major changes. From monochrome to color and routine to decisions, Pleasantville explains how changes affect every single individual. Many in the film were confused and had a hard time to accept things brought about by changes. It was clearly seen in the film how a peaceful community transformed into a violent and segregated society as it clung itself together in ways to find solace and harmony.
Moreover, Gary Ross' direction is a clever mix of brilliance and charm. He used several techniques, such as colored objects amidst black and white background or vice versa. His techniques are quite remarkable and astonishing, as most clearly seen with Toby Maguire and Reese Witherspoon's acting. Both give satisfying performances as the teenagers who introduced reforms into a predictable society.
I liked the film, and how it ended, although it turned out to what I expected. From its comic opening to the tragic consequences displayed in the movie, Pleasantville is perfect for individuals looking for a movie with intelligence and appeal.
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