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Pleasantville (1998)

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All Time

of 190,142

1,131

1990's

of 24,698

178

1998

of 6,348

22
Comedy
- Comedy All Time
  
  of 36,552
  
  219
  
  Comedy of 1998
  
  of 494
  
  6
  
  Comedy of the 1990's
  
  of 3,182
  
  40
Drama
- Drama All Time
  
  of 37,999
  
  644
  
  Drama of 1998
  
  of 606
  
  13
  
  Drama of the 1990's
  
  of 4,160
  
  113

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Pleasantville (1998) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.9921

Avg Critic Score:2.9165

Pleasantville (1998) Movie Reviews

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11.54%

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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

In the twilight of the 20th century, here is a comedy to reassure us that there is hope--that the world we see around us represents progress, not decay. ``Pleasantville,'' which is one of the year's best and most original films, sneaks up on us. ...read the complete Pleasantville movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

The kind of parable that encourages us to re-evaluate the good old days and take a fresh look at the new world we so easily dismiss as decadent. ...read the complete Pleasantville movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

No review available ...read the complete Pleasantville movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

No review available ...read the complete Pleasantville movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Not only does Pleasantville have more CGI effects than Titanic, it has more plot, better characters, and a more satisfying ending, too. ...read the complete Pleasantville movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

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See all (38) "Excellent" Reviews

The Wild Things of God

In film, the exploration of an unreal world is often a vehicle for exploring spiritual truths. This was most famously done by The Matrix trilogy. However, a year before The Matrix appeared, a delightful fantasy named Pleasantville offered its own...read the complete Pleasantville (1998) review at The Wild Things of God

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Film Threat (Ron Wells)

Ross has come up with one of the best, most subversive, and definitely one of the most memorable films of the year....read the complete Pleasantville (1998) review at Film Threat (Ron Wells)

See all (24) "Good" Reviews

TV Guide (Sandra Contreras)

His (Ross) sophisticated handling -- and the efforts of his able cast, notably the stellar Joan Allen -- produces a surprisingly accomplished cumulative effect....read the complete Pleasantville (1998) review at TV Guide (Sandra Contreras)

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Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)

For a movie that makes such a big deal about color, Pleasantville is awfully black and white....read the complete Pleasantville (1998) review at Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)

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