A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
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Undescribable Perfection
Absolutely the worst movie.
Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.
Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.
This comedy-drama written and directed by Michel Gondry is really worth seeing. All movies in a rental store are accidentally erased. In order to stay in business and do not let the owner down, store clerks decide to shoot movies by themselves. Their versions of the movies are hit! In order to prevent the building where the store is located, they decide to shoot their own movie. Funny and warm. Main characters seem to be authentic. It was really nice to see
Being age 15, one can expect people my age to only be puberty stricken teenagers who love stupid movies like Transformers and the like. The truth of the matter is that I want to be a movie maker, and this was one of 3 movies that helped me get the push I needed.Be Kind, Rewind is the story of two men who accidentally erase all the video tapes in a dying video store. So to fix everything, they start to remake all of the movies they erased, starting with Ghostbusters. After the fact, their business becomes booming! The problem is that the copyright laws keep them from remaking movies with the original VHS tape provided by the studios. Will they save Be Kind, Rewind? Watch the movie to find out.First of all, this movie is advertised as a comedy, and it also stars Jack Black. So one would assume this movie will be laugh out loud hilarious! (See School of Rock, which is a favorite of mine.) However, this is anything but. It's still funny, but the novelty comes from seeing how they "Swede" movies, like Boogie Nights or 2001: A Space Odyssey. However, that's not to say that the movie isn't good. Facto of the matter, I feel like it is one of the best movies ever made! The comedy is subtle, with the interactions of the characters, as well as some of the things they say. The performances are actually well acted. Mos Def, who is from The Italian Job, turns in an innocent performance as Mike the Clerk. He stutters in a way, but it's the type of stuttering that you don't mind, and he has this way of acting that you can't help but smile and feel sad for him when he is sad. Jack Black plays Jerry, a lunatic who is a conspiracy theorist that thinks the government is trying to get him. Surprisingly, his performance is subtle, and you feel for him in the movie. He is kind of a method actor in a way in this movie, and he cares about the movies he makes, even if they are remakes. These performances are just to name a few.Then we have the knowledge of the director. The person who made the movie is Michel Gondry, who directed The Science of Sleep, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, both of which are great movies. Going into this movie, you might expect this movie to be a mind-bender much like those movies. If you are expecting that, then you will be disappointed unfortunately. I went into this movie just to see a comedy about people remaking Ghostbusters. Which brings me to the one thing that may divide people, which is...... The ending. This is one movie where I have to bring up the ending. The ending might be depressing for people who expect a comedy, but I see it like this: You have people who made a movie, and they are looking at what they worked so hard on. They created a work of art together. It's a piece of film they made, that made them laugh, cry, and angry. It shows that even the smallest bit of effort can make a big impact. This film is a film for people who love film, if that makes any sense. I give this a 10/10, it's a spectacular movie, not to be missed by anybody. Just, again, don't expect this to be the most laugh out loud movie ever made.
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.
The way they started the movie was somewhat good. I liked it. A little after the starting, the movie was a bit humorous and funny. Can be enjoyed. After the tapes were erased and they start to shoot the tapes again, the parody is great. But, it must have gone a little long enough for each film.They try to bring in Sentimental Scenes in between but it dint actually work out i guess.Overall, i would say the movie has a great story and heavily Lacks screenplay especially when it nears an end. For a VERY FEW funny moments, the movie is watchable. If you are a Die-Hard fan of Black, just go watch it!