Be Kind Rewind

  • 2008


MOVIE IS nostalgic whimsical romantic cinematic improbable
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Positive Reviews 54
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 3.4/5
nostalgic whimsical romantic cinematic improbable

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3.2
Def doesnt do much new, walking a familiar character line between earnest and simple; Black does even less new, running the same crazy jerk hipster ma .. EW
3.1
I felt positive and genial while watching it, but I didnt break out in paroxysms of laughter. Rogerebert
4.2
The magnitude of Gondrys visual ingenuity is consistently jaw dropping. Time Out
4.4
But in a film thats already established its protagonist as a raging, loathsome man, theres no room here for romantic notions of crime.
4.5
Such a far fetched shaggy dog yarn borders on the patronizing. But Gondrys belief in community based, handmade, DIY culture is infectious, and his cry ..
3.0
But with a skill that is difficult to pinpoint, Gondry seems to stumble like a fox from this paper thin plot into a precious little ode to community. Paste Magazine
4.0
I liked the various ways in which Gondry utilized his essentially absurdist conceit as an ingenious way of exploring how people relate in deeply perso .. E Film Critic
1.9
The second surprise is that Be Kind Rewind doesnt take place in some hyper comic dimension. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Theres just enough whimsical good humour to carry Be Kind Rewind, but Michel Gondrys latest does tend to keep crashing into oh come on now, what were ..
4.0
Add in some special effects and zingy one liners, and youve got Mike and Jerrys sweded movies. Cinema Blend
1.3
Its a joyless ode to joy, its a leaden salute to the silver screen, its a painful testament to filmic pleasures. Be kind, and dont even begin to rewin .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
A celebration of the DIY aesthetic, and of the universal appeal of movies, Be Kind Rewind is a charmingly off the wall little tale. Philly
0.5
The level of foolishness here is simply too high, and the execution so slapdash that the result doesnt seem so much a parody of amateurishness as an e .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Arguably the biggest problem with Be Kind Rewind is that Gondry never stops experimenting, even when the experimentation works against the movies best .. ReelViews
4.4
Although theres a strange symmetry to the mixed race cast, fitting perfectly into several Hollywood genres (Men in Black, Rush Hour 2, Driving Miss Da .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
The Science of Sleep got by on the charms of its stars and a pantomime horse, but once weve seen Mike and Jerry tackle Ghostbusters, the film delivers ..
2.5
Though good natured and sometimes endearingly loopy, it is more often silly, rambling and lacking in credibility. Usa Today
1.3
...the lack of subtlety with which Gondry has imbued the latter half of the proceedings ensures that the film is ultimately an extraordinarily tough s .. Reel Film Reviews
2.8
Its central message is that filmmakers are wonderful people, which is pretty much what you would expect filmmakers to say. Lariat
3.5
Gondrys movies feel almost hand made, like guerrilla filmmaking thats rough and inventive, battling against the odds. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
The storyline is utterly improbable, but Gondry thrives in an alternate world of whimsy and conviviality. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Perhaps Gondry realized the sum wasnt going to be greater than its parts and just left it at this: two halves, one more intriguing than the other, tha .. Az Central
4.4
Their rousingly bad moviemaking brings out some of Gondrys most blissful. Boston
5.0
There isnt a single cynical or annoying postmodern snarky frame in Be Kind Rewinds entire 101 minute length. Mountain X
2.5
The chief problem with Be Kind Rewind isnt that its completely insane which it is. Toronto Star
2.5
One of Gondrys weakest films, this one note comedy is a short stretched to the limits of a feature length movie that even pros like Jack Black cant re .. Emanuellevy
4.5
But Gondrys latest, Be Kind Rewind (New Line), is an unambiguous celebration of the state of preadolescent fixation. Slate
4.5
It may be full of madcap surrealism and clever clever meta cinematic touches, but it is also an unfashionably good natured film with real heart. Eye For Film
1.5
Review by Louise Keller: Brilliant ideas dance on the high side of Creative Street, but Michel Gondrys outlandish premise doesnt stretch far enough to ..
4.0
For me, it all plays out smarter than it reads, even when hes just goofing around, and his movies are about nothing pretending to be about something. Movies
3.0
So Mike and Jerry decide to remake the films themselves and, amazingly, theyre brilliant. Bbc
4.5
Be Kind Rewind declares that the riches of cinema history touch each of us personally. Films become so deep a part of us that we own them that our mem .. Time
2.5
Cute but a little empty, Be Kind Remind boasts an original premise without the clarity of writing and character dimension to back it up. The Movie Boy
3.0
It takes a special talent to wring so much warm, humane comedy out of such a screwy premise. But the real triumph is how Gondry uses it to champion no .. Total Film
3.5
Eminently likable. And theres something about Gondrys persistent nostalgia that feels contemporary, or opportune, at least. Calendar Live
3.5
Latest Entertainment Videos Jerrys otherwise laid back buddy Mike (Mos Def) decides theyll shoot their own version of Ghostbusters (in an afternoon) a .. Seattle Pi
3.1
But as weird as it all this gets, the central melodrama is actually quite basic, and for anyone who has ever watched a Frank Capra comedy this follows .. Movie Freak
3.5
The Bottom Line: While this clearly wont be to everyones tastea tolerance for Jack Blacks schtick will go a long waybut those who enjoy quirky comedie ..
4.5
This cute comedy is a magnetic movie that will likely attract the arthouse audiences. Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
seems almost to relish his house of cards approach, so much so that the uncharmed critic might reasonably feel it a waste of breath to blow it down. I .. Christianity Today
4.5
A peoples cinema rough cut heart so squarely in the right place over in Passaic as opposed to Hollywood, that its pretty much hard to resist. News Blaze
1.3
Nothing can save this overambitious enterprise embarked upon by a couple of idiots, full of sound and fury but ultimately signifying nothing. News Blaze
2.5
At best its a collection of very good ideas in search of a framework, and at worst a dramatically stale film based on a terribly messy screenplay. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
Mos Def, along with Gondrys script, makes Mike into a modern day hero who doesnt have a cape or x ray vision, but a heart of gold. Waffle Movies
4.5
Thats when Gondrys wild imagination ignites and the mischievous eccentricities begin. Hollywood Chicago
5.0
An ode to finding ones creative side and the joys of being able to share ones creations with others. Window To The Movies
3.0
Hollywood showbiz is about the now and the new, so there is something subversive about Gondry pitching his tent in the wasteground of obsolescence beh .. Film Guardian
3.1
His adherence to the dead format of VHS isnt just out of stubbornness, but more a casual blind eye to encroaching modernity. Scene Stealers
4.2
The picture is a harmonious callback to low fi filmmaking and community spirit, allowing Gondry a wide open meadow to let his viral creativity and mis .. Dvd Talk
2.5
Gondry invites us to rewind to a time before corporate domination, while failing to realize that corporate and professional are not synonyms. Or Lando Weekly
1.5
One wants to protect this, but its hard not to gag on the cuteness. Chicago Reader
3.0
Michel Gondry is a visionary of sorts, but he needs a talented writer to add emotional depth to his child like creativity if he is going to reach the .. Film4
1.5
Rivette has pared the story down so that there isnt a wasted frame. Ny Mag
3.5
Alternately so whacked out as to be inaccessible, and so sweet and nave as to be irresistible. Film Blather
4.5
Of course, with all the New Line plugging, I cant believe they didnt have the boys remake Snakes on a Plane. Can Mag
4.5
Gondry is the first director since School of Rocks Richard Linklater to fully capture Blacks truculent charm and actually make it charming. IGN Movies
3.8
Theres an undeniable sense of wonder to Be Kind Rewind, a belief in both the beauty of the creative process and the magic within all men. Its an unaba .. Detroit News
2.8
The trouble with this movie about amateur film makers is that the entire film comes across as amateurish. Compuserve
2.5
Apparently intends to tell a story about peoples relationships with movies but winds up saying films are impersonal just because they look professiona .. Metromix.com
3.0
Be Kind Rewind, like last years great Sundance film Son of Rambow, is a celebration of the power of film and the joy of the movies; not just great art .. Cinematical
3.8
This charming little fairy tale is more than a sweet and heart warming story; it is a thoughtful exploration of the power of stories, why we are enthr .. Movie Mom
3.1
A would be heart tugging, inspiring paean to the do it yourself ethic/aesthetic and its concomitant community building powers, the latest film from vi .. Premiere Magazine
3.0
A surprisingly quiet and whimsical comedy about a ridiculous and unlikely series of events that turns into a nearly as likely miracle. Best bit: the f .. Cine Rina
1.5
The fake movie vignettes are a delight to watch, and they would have made for great music videos or short films. What they dont do is hold together a .. MSNBC
5.0
Be Kind Rewind is nostalgic and endearing and its also funny as hell a supremely blissful movie going experience. Knight At The Movies
3.2
Innovative auteur Michel Gondrys latest curio is either boring or brilliantly boring. Ie Weekly
4.5
Either youre the one erasing or youre the one being erased, so its not a pleasant feeling! World Film About
3.1
Only crazy rubber faced Jack Black could pull off such a spoofy, overly eager slapdash of a project. Auf Muth
3.0
The remake/parody sequences are outstanding, but Blacks all over the place mania and Mos Defs bland orphan hero dont quite tie the rest of the picture .. Empire Online
1.5
Kaufman not only displays an effortless command of multiple voices, atemporal chronology, and the balancing of fanciful and often outlandish improbabi .. Stop Smiling Online
3.0
Be Kind Rewind may be the least ambitious of Gondrys films but is also his most fun. Colorado Springs Gazette
2.5
The director has attempted to construct quite a complex little film here, but only parts of this delicate concoction work effectively. The movie feels .. IGN Movies UK
4.0
Be Kind Rewind not only reminds us why we love film so damn much, it pays tribute to those films that may have had a hand in it.
4.5
The audience, seeing the energetic idiocy Jack Black brings to role, will likely concur. Spin
3.1
Give Be Kind Rewind a little time and an open mind, and it just might grow on you. Its premise is absurd, but adorably so.



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