I initially saw this film because I am a huge fan of Don Knotts. Although he hardly gets any screen time, he gives a flawless performance as the TV repairman who sends the kids to Pleasantville. The acting was brilliant from all the leads. I particularly liked William H Macy as the father who comes home every day after work and says "Honey I'm Home" in the same flat tone.
I watch a lot of old TV shows and this movie made me think: what would those TV worlds really be like? The interesting thing about the movie is that everything happens for a reason and has a meaning. Everything relates to one central plot and if something happens, it's always to move that one plot along. I'd recommend this movie to almost anyone. Five out of four stars!
I watch a lot of old TV shows and this movie made me think: what would those TV worlds really be like? The interesting thing about the movie is that everything happens for a reason and has a meaning. Everything relates to one central plot and if something happens, it's always to move that one plot along. I'd recommend this movie to almost anyone. Five out of four stars!