We all wonder why those TV shows were black and white as kids right? Pleasantville takes that idea and sets the bar to three hundred. The whole idea of this movie is to show how ideas and morals from our known way of life can influence another part of the world. Gary Ross, director and writer of this film, exploits many stereotype characters that make us rethink if we act the same way as them. All that's missing is the black and white. In fact, compared to our daily lives, it almost makes the setting of this movie look like a utopia. However, we eventually see this paradise become full of color when one of our protagonists, Jennifer, (played by Reese Witherspoon) gives the fundamental characters ideas from the real world. Most of these ideas, as we can see do not make all of the folks from Pleasantville happy. David (played by Tobey Maguire) eventually convinces everyone to show who they are and to be proud of it. David helps his Pleasantville mother, Betty, (played by Joan Allen) to get through the phase of becoming her new self. In this situation, it inolves her transforming into a full colored human being rather than a black and white TV character. Ross' direction and experimentation is also a part to make note of. Some of the shots in this movie make me consider if I even know what I'm doing when it comes to film making.
As a full length feature film, Pleasantville tackles new ideas involving post and pre-production. The effects are amazing, acting is nothing short of professional, and story is one that will be as timeless as it is original.
Rank: A
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