MovieChat Forums > Be Kind Rewind (2008) Discussion > i kinda get all the hate, but then again...

i kinda get all the hate, but then again i don't

posted 10 years ago by got_my_head_in_the_clouds
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yep, this is an odd movie with a very unlikely script - yes, they could just buy new tapes; yes they are idiots. but this is just how it was,meant to be, i guess. it is a silly, fantasy, sweet, funny movie that ultimately pays tribute to movies and to how much one can *love* movies :) plus, it portraits resilience, friendship, cooperation, local identity building and imagination! and i would like to underline *imagination* because the movie shows how you can overcome budget limitations when making a movie! i mean, look at the ways,they figured out how to replicate some of the scenes and tell me they weren't creative! of course, it is exagerated, but it is supposed to be!

i actually loved all the characters and interpretations, they are sort of naive, well intentioned people with big hearts and big imaginations!

in the end, i think this movie shows how something that was a "lie" to begin with may end up turning into something good, if the intention is good and if it actually engages people in something meaningful!

i just rewatched it, and gladly rated it 7.

[–] flowerythethird 10 years ago

I thought the premise sounded hilarious, but there was just soooooo much in this movie that just fell flat. All the character development was terrible, and about 70% of the jokes were just "off"..

Still, the scenes where they're actually re-filming the movies are enjoyable. And the ending was pretty sweet.

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[–] romanticinsomniac 10 years ago

I Loved It. Rated A 9.

[–] omgjayde 8 years ago

I don't get the hate, either. I think it's quite a fine little movie about community and quietly, gentrification.

I think people give it a watch who are expecting a typical Jack Black comedy and thus, don't get it.

[–] psmithyyyyy 8 years ago

I remember seeing this a while ago,my sister rented and we all thought it was pretty good! when they are remaking ghostbusters LOL and sigorny weaver just pops up, funny!