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Be Kind Rewind : 4 of 5
3.08.2008 10:26 AM \| Link	When I read a blurb about this movie in a magazine several months ago, I knew right away I wanted to see it, since I love making movies and would enjoy all the amateur remakes in the film! Matt and I took Jonathan to see Be Kind Rewind for a birthday outing, and we are surprised by what we saw - we knew this movie would be funny, but we had no idea it would be touching, too. Through a freak accident (which is the silliest part of the plot, actually), Jack Black erases all of the VHS tapes in failing video store, so he and Mos Def decide to re-shoot some of the movies to appease their few customers, and eventually their "sweded" versions become so popular with the neighborhood that they can't make them fast enough! All of the mini-movies are hilarious, from Ghostbusters to The Lion King, and it's fun watching the characters (including their friend Alma who really spurs on their efforts) film them. Eventually the plot revolves around the imminent demolition of the video store, which inspires the whole neighborhood to shoot a biography of Fats Waller (who was born in the building, according to "legend"). They all gather to watch their movie, and it's such a celebration of togetherness and the joy of creativity that I was really moved. All of the acting is well done, and even though Jack Black is insane as usual, it really fits his character perfectly. It's rare to see such a funny story that still has some real meaning, and it definitely inspired me to be more artistic and appreciate the opportunity to create that everyone has these days! Labels: movies


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