Be Kind Rewind
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.
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Mary Cybulski
Michel Gondry
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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.
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The directors of Be Kind Rewind are Mary Cybulski and Michel Gondry.
The cast of Be Kind Rewind includes Jack Black as Jerry, P.J. Byrne as Mr. Baker, Danny Glover as Mr. Fletcher, Sigourney Weaver as Ms. Lawson, Amir Ali Said as Kid 3, Jon Glaser as West Coast Video Employee NYC, Frank Girardeau as Officer Gary, Mia Farrow as Ms. Kimberley, Yasiin Bey as Mike, John Tormey as Demolition Chief, Paul Dinello as Mr. Rooney, Blake Hightower as Kid 2, and more.
The duration of Be Kind Rewind is 1h 42 mins.
Yes. Be Kind Rewind has 2 trailers on Fanbiz, including Official Trailer. Watch them on this page.
Be Kind Rewind was released on 21 Feb 2008.
Be Kind Rewind is listed under Drama and Comedy on Fanbiz.
Be Kind Rewind has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 9.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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 setti..."
