An extremely charming story of oppression, breaking free, limitless artistic expression, and disrupting any and all cosmic forces you might happen to encounter along your travels.

Once this film gets going it's really an enthralling and intriguing journey. I particularly like the chef, who wants nothing more than to be an artist and create art, and it takes a shaking of his reality to realize it. I didn't feel like the story really needed an antagonist, and i think it perhaps may have worked better if he had come around just like the father had done. If this film had ended with both parties leaving Pleasantville forever then it'd be Digimon S1. Which, by the way, was one of the most beautiful endings ever.

I feel like these lads have summed it up before and better:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdo7WXTVoM

This movie is genius beyond words. I wish more people cared about it. It's funny, but it also deals with important themes such as racism and the great social movement of the 60s, but presented through the change television made during that time. The script is impeccable and every scene builds off of the last one.

Neat film. Interesting use of colors and it works as a well-made allegory for racism as well.

This movie was pleasant as fuck.

[D+]

I disliked this over a decade ago, and I nearly hate it now. Mind you, I have hardly a conservative bone in my body, but this ideologically specious satire represents grandstanding Hollywood Liberalism at its mush-brained worst. Only the performances and technically inspired visuals save this limp soapbox from bordering on unwatchable.

"Pleasantville" is certainly pleasant and genuinely witty as a middle brow comedy with a clear aim to please and less interest in saying something "important" about gender inequalities or vapid mainstream culture from the 50's. Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy and Joan Allen are all perfectly cast and charming making this a disarmingly charming fantasy-movie.

Very reluctant to see this at first but so glad I did. I liked the way the colors were used and how it tied in to the 60's a Brilliant idea for a film turned out extremely good

Decided to rewatch this since I enjoyed it so much the first time my English teacher recommended it to me. A really solid film, with a smart, imaginative script, great visuals and performances even though I'm not a fan of Tobey Maguire's acting. The themes and social commentary are just as compelling watching the movie a second time; I love the allegories for racism and art, as well as reality versus illusion (or fiction). The concept isn't completely original but is a refreshing take on the well-worn narrative of entering the fictional world of a tv show. The lighthearted humour, timely social commentary and effective pacing make the movie a thoroughly enjoyable, thought-provoking satire. I wish more people cared about it, tbh.

This movie is genius beyond words. I wish more people cared about it. It's funny, but it also deals with important themes such as racism and the great social movement of the 60s, but presented through the change television made during that time. The script is impeccable and every scene builds off of the last one.

A fun and creative way to convey a message about various social issues. Love the imagery and the acting was solid.

I love Reece Whiterspoon and Spiderman, so of course I like this movie. I'm not quiet sure how to describe it. It certainly wasn't a horror, thriller, action movie, it wasn't too romantic either. I guess it's a complete mystery to me.

I always wish I could go into one of the TV shows like Gossip Girl and live in Manhattan, among all the rich kids. But this movie is different and I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It's crazy how Reese's character liked it there and found herself. I wouldn't. I think I'd hate living in the 50-60's without computers or so many amazing 3D movies!

[D+]

I disliked this over a decade ago, and I nearly hate it now. Mind you, I have hardly a conservative bone in my body, but this ideologically specious satire represents grandstanding Hollywood Liberalism at its mush-brained worst. Only the performances and technically inspired visuals save this limp soapbox from bordering on unwatchable.

A clever way to use racism as a story arch. The art direction is also good.