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Be Kind Rewind (2008)

Jack Black , Mos Def , Michel Gondry  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, Sigourney Weaver
  • Directors: Michel Gondry
  • Format: Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: New Line Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: June 17, 2008
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0017RFY56
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,550 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Be Kind Rewind" on IMDb

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Experience the antics of two outcasts, Jack Black and Mos Def, as they attempt to save the local video store in Be Kind Rewind, an outrageous and offbeat comedy from Academy Award-winning writer/director Michel Gondry. Amateur film director Mike must find a way to save the business after his magnetized friend, Jerry, erases every movie in the store. Using an outdated video camera and their own special effects, the two embark on an adventure to remake all of the movies, from Ghostbusters to Driving Miss Daisy, turning the two town misfits into local celebrities.

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Get Sweded April 15, 2008
Format:DVD
VHS is pretty much dead now, but it has one characteristic that "Be Kind Rewind" revolves around: expose it to magnetism, and it dies.

So you can probably guess what happens in Michel Gondry's fourth movie, and his first foray into all-out comedy. It has some plot holes and a rather bizarre premise, but there's a warm, funny little heart buried in the kooky antics and wild remakes of every movie from "Ghostbusters" to "Lord of the Rings."

Be Kind Rewind is an ancient video store, and supposedly the birthplace of unknown jazz legend Fats Waller. It's also due to be razed for a new block of condos -- so store owner Mr. Fletcher (Danny Glover) goes on a scouting trip for a week, leaving his conscientious clerk Mike (Mos Def) in charge.

Unfortunately local weirdo Jerry (Jack Black) tries to destroy a local power plant, because he believes it's controlling his brain. Instead he gets fried, and his body becomes a walking electromagnet -- which they only discover after he's wandered through the store, erasing all the old tapes. Even worse, a regular customer (Mia Farrow) wants "Ghostbusters" by that evening.

So Mike and Jerry hurriedly shoot their OWN version of the movie, with the help of Alma (Melonie Diaz) and soon they find that their "Sweded" movies have a growing fanbase, and they are statewide celebrities. But the demolition deadline is approaching, and Hollywood lawyers are threatening them for copyright infringement -- will the town's new devotion to these quirky "Sweding" moviemakers help them stay?

Michel Gondry's movies are always set in "real life," but with a few drops of the unreal -- memory erasure, waking surrealist dreams, that kind of thing. And even though "Be Kind Rewind" is set in a grimy, shabby New Jersey town, it has the same delightfully unreal quality -- it's a genial buddy comedy where literally anything can happen.

I'll admit, there are some moments that don't entirely work. Note the awkward "this town is a swamp" exchange, and we're expected to allow the plot holes to slide (where did the infringement lawyers go?). And that whole magnetized body fluids thing was just gross.

But despite its flaws, it's somehow a very lovable movie. It's crammed with physical and verbal comedy ("Iloveyou Iloveyou we'relovers kissme!"), ranging from amateur train hijacks to an inept break-in at a DVD rental store. And a merely entertaining movie becomes sidesplitting when our heroes start shooting a ghastly no-budget "Ghostbusters" with fishing rods, tinsel, and bags of goo. This is followed by "Robocop," "2001," "Rush Hour 2," "Driving Miss Daisy" and several others -- all with no budget, borrowed costumes, cardboard sets, and a cast of rank amateurs.

Gondry is obviously having a roaring good time lampooning Hollywood blockbusters. But he also injects some deeper currents into what could have been a one-joke movie -- there's a bittersweet subplot about the possibility of losing the store that has brought a community together. Yeah, it's supposed to tug at the heartstrings, but it really does work -- particularly since the movie rental industry is going belly-up.

One particularly nice touch is that the movie ends -- and is punctuated by -- scenes of a very low-budget, old-looking biopic of Fats Waller. Initially it just seems like another conceit, but it turns out to be very important to the plot.

Black is a delight as the insane Jerry, brimming with manic energy -- in one scene, he encases himself in aluminum foil. Mos Def's Mike is more pleasant and low-key as the responsible boy-next-door type, and Danny Glover is outstanding as the paternal, gravel-voiced Mr. Fletcher. Diaz is also quite solid as a vague love interest/codirector/costar; and keep an eye out for Sigourney Weaver in a small cameo.

Michel Gondry's fourth full-length film is a big-hearted, mildly bittersweet little comedy, with the slightly unreal quality you expect from his films. I want the Sweded "Be Kind Rewind!"
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep Jerry Out August 8, 2008
Format:DVD
This movie was funny & Heartwarming at the same time. Jack Black & Mos Deff Make a great team in this hilarious movie about a video store own trying to save his shop. i recomend this movie to everyone.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!! January 24, 2012
Format:DVD
So I saw this sitting in a bargain bin at my local used book store. I had to pick this up when I saw it had Jack Black in it! I love Jack Black and he is one funny guy!

So the concept of him at an old school video store that only rents VHS tapes was something I HAD to check out! The idea that he had to reshoot all these movies as fast as possible was just too hilarious to pass up!

The story was so funny! Seeing him shoot these movies on a shoe-string budget was awesome! I was reminded of Kevin Smith shooting Clerks and I loved it! Then Signori Weaver shows up! What a great bonus! Anyone who likes movies, Jack Black, or who has ever worked at a video rental store will enjoy this!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars YAY!
Yes, Michel Gondry is a magician. This film will elevate your mood and make you smile when you think about it long after you have seen it, and Jack Black is at his royal best. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Christina Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Christmas gift!
Love this movie, gave it to my boyfriend for christmas it was one of his favorites. He loved it.I feel the bluray is worth it, gives it a nice clean crisp touch but nothing too... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS MOVIE MAKES ME SICK
With joy.

It is a really really good movie!!
Great quality (I own it on VHS, and Dvd)

Shipping was TOO expensive.... but I NEEDED this movie. Read more
Published 17 days ago by marko
1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment
The previews made me laugh. I was willing to go along with the VHS idea, even though it was dated then. It got unfunny pretty fast. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. M
3.0 out of 5 stars A movie with alot of heart,but....
Be Kind,Rewind(released Feb/08) stars,among others,Jack Black as Jerry Mclean,Mos Def as Mike Coolwell,Danny Glover as Mr. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robert Badgley
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Sweet
This is just a lovely / quirky story. It's got a lot of heart and soul. Jack Black is funny and Mos Def is a pretty good actor.
Published 2 months ago by Ken Breese
3.0 out of 5 stars Alright movie
This is an alright movie. I am a big Jack Black fan and this lives up to the expectations of a JB movie.
Published 3 months ago by Biddywax
5.0 out of 5 stars five stars, totally hilarious,I love comedy
this movie is hilarious
I recommend you watch this if you are a comedy lover,this movie is totally hilarious,wicked,ridiculously funny
Published 4 months ago by cody danford
5.0 out of 5 stars A funny film
This was a funny film that I enjoyed quite a bit. You can read the synopsis for a better overall idea of what was in the movie but, I can say I recommend it if you like comedy.
Published 4 months ago by The Doctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
I love Jack Black, and he is great in this movie. The movie is hilarious. I don't want to ruin the ending, but I will tell you that the mood changes toward the end of the film.
Published 5 months ago by Lavinnia
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