If you read this blog on even a semi-regular bases you know that I am a big advocate for enjoying a Sunday afternoon by lounging around and watching a movie. Well this week I suggest going to the movies and being lazy. I got off my bum and went to see Be Kind Rewind this weekend and am so glad I did. Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind is quirky comedy with a lot of heart.
Due to an attempt to sabotage the power plant (which he thinks is controlling his brain), sweet hearted moron Jerry (Jack Black) becomes magnetized and accidentally erases all the VHS tapes in the store where his best friend Mike (Most Def) has been left in charge for the week. When the owner Mr. Fletcher (Danny Glover) asks his friend Miss Falewicz (Mia Farrow) to check on the store, the boys decide the best option is to re-record the movie with themselves as the stars. Miss Falewicz's knucklehead nephew watches the tape and demands more "Sweeded" movies. The re-shot movies become so popular Jerry and Mike with the help of the the honest Alma (Melonie Diaz) try to save their not so historic building from the developers.
Even though Be Kind Rewind is a "feel good" comedy, its message is very grounded. There is no shortage of laughs though, I laughed out loud, a lot!
I highly recommend this movie, the only drawback is if you haven't seen the movies they are "sweeding" you may not get all the gags. For a movie about a couple of knuckleheads directing movies, the direction is exceptional.
This movie will go in my collection when it hits DVD
but don't wait for me to loan it to you, go see it!
Also check out the official movie site, where the proceed to "Sweed" the internet with a great mock Google site and is full of great clips from the movie. Check out the offical site HERE
Here's the preview for Be Kind Rewind
Below we have a few of Be Kind Rewind's "Sweeded" videos
Here's Robocop "Sweeded"
Boyz N' The Hood "Sweeded"
And Ghostbusters Sweeded
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