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Two modern American teenagers are sucked into their television set and end up living in a black-and-white fifties sitcom. Bewildered by their new world's naivete and innocence, they slowly start to add color and spice to the town's life. Eventually, however, they begin to question their influence, wondering if their advanced 90'.. Read more
| Starring | Tobey Maguire, Joan Allen, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels |
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| Director | Gary Ross |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Two modern American teenagers are sucked into their television set and end up living in a black-and-white fifties sitcom. Bewildered by their new world's naivete and innocence, they slowly start to add color and spice to the town's life. Eventually, however, they begin to question their influence, wondering if their advanced 90's attitudes are really that much better than those of the innocent past. Sterling effects and stand-out performances make this commentary on modern life a poignant, entertaining effort.
| Starring | Tobey Maguire, Joan Allen, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, William H. Macy, J.T. Walsh, Jane Kaczmarek, Don Knotts, Marley Shelton, Paul Walker, Marissa Ribisi |
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| Director | Gary Ross |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 11 Oct 1999 |
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superb
this film is superb. it starts with brother and sister, David and Jennifer arguing over what to watch on T.V.
Daivd wants to watch his favourite show... read more »
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Interesting concept
I liked the idea of this film. Two people are pulled into a TV show in black and white where everything is 'Pleasant'.
As the 2 interact with... read more »
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Very Clever
Very cleverly and subtly made comedy. Not so much laugh out loud but one to make you think a bit. We really enjoyed it
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Fantastic movie
Great film about self discovery and life. Great use of colour and black and white.
Ryan Reynolds and Lisa Kudrow are set to appear in a new comedy written by the makers of Justice League, it has today been reported. Shooting for Paper Man, written by Kieran and Michele Mulroney, will begin in New York and Montauk during November, according to Variety. Jeff Daniels, who has previously featured in films such as Speed, The Hours and Pleasantville, has already been confirmed as the lead for the movie. Parts for Reynolds, star of X Men Origins: Wolverine, Smokin' Aces and The... Read more