Posted by Hal Phillips at 151.202.213.17 on March 16, 2002 at 15:19:25:
In Reply to: Uncle Hal, don't blame PLEASANTVILLE posted by BrianLynch on March 16, 2002 at 14:55:36:
: Trite? Yes, that over-used concept of kids from our tim going back to a more simplistic period symbolized in a black and white TV show and turning it upside down. WHEN WILL HOLLYWOOD STOP CHURNING OUT THIS OVER-USED FORMULA?
The concept had potential, but it's the execution which was awful. I felt like someone had come up with a cool idea and then turned it over to a five-year-old. Or to an idiot.
: Um. You missed the point entirely. But that's cool.
What was the point, then?
To me, giant chunks of the film just screamed out "Hey, look, we have subtext! Do you see our subtext? Are you aware that this has another meaning? Look! Look! We are making deep points with our comedy!"
: Wow, either I missed the point entirely or you missed the point. Entirely. I know me a hair better than I know you, so I'm gonna assume you did.
Could be. But I'd really rather not give the film a second chance.