Pleasantville
Director: Gary Ross
Actors: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen
PlotTeenagers David and Jennifer, siblings with contrasting personalities, find themselves transported into the black-and-white 1950s TV show they were watching. David is a fan of the show and easily adapts to their new life, assuming the role of Bud Parker, a typical small-town teenager. Jennifer, however, rebels against the show's conservative and simplistic nature. As they navigate their new world, Jennifer's modern ideas and behavior start to influence the town's residents, leading to subtle changes in their colorless, idealized existence.
As the town begins to confront new concepts and emotions, its residents transform, both literally and figuratively, turning from black and white to color. These changes create tension and conflict within the community, shattering the facade of their seemingly perfect lives. However, this evolution also brings about genuine connections and self-discovery among the townspeople. (200)
Writers: Gary Ross
Release Date: 23 Oct 1998
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Pleasantville' delivers a mix of impressive AV quality and nostalgic appeal, but falls short on consistently enhanced features for its Blu-ray release.
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