Be Kind Rewind

2008

PG-13

1h 42m

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6.3/10

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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.

Directors

Michel Gondry

Writers

Michel Gondry(screenplay by)

Stars

Jack Black

Yasiin Bey

Danny Glover

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Jerry

Mike

Mr. Fletcher

Ms. Kimberley

Alma

Wilson

Craig

Manny

James

Kid 2

Kid 3

Mr. Rooney

Ms. Lawson

Sherry

West Coast Video Employee Passaic

Matt Walsh

Officer Julian

Basia Rosas

Andrea

P.J. Byrne

Mr. Baker

Directors

Michel Gondry

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Michel Gondry(screenplay by)

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9/10

This is a unique specimen of a film, as it engages directly in the art of remaking classic films that we've grown up on, with a twist. Even more so fitting given the films setting of a mom and pop owned video store. Mos Defs character Mike is excellent as the straight man to Jerry (played by Jack Black) and his more then outrageous stunts and escapades. You can also feel sympathy for the character of Mr. Fletcher (played by Danny Glover) whose trying everything to keep his video rental store and apartment from being demolished. I won't spoil any further plot details or the ending, but the way things are wrapped up are bittersweet, and by the time the credits roll, everything is left in ambiguity. Overall I didn't go into major parts of this film because it just has to be experienced for oneself for full enjoyment. Be Kind Rewind is a funny, touching, and nostalgic trip down the roads of analog film renting, and fan film creation, all in one. Four and a half stars, out of Five.

mastergsg11 Jan, 2019