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You name it, we shoot it morePlot:
A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Another enjoyable and thought-provoking film by Jack Black moreUS Showtimes:
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jack Black | ... | Jerry | |
| Mos Def | ... | Mike | |
| Danny Glover | ... | Elroy Fletcher | |
| Mia Farrow | ... | Miss Falewicz | |
| Melonie Diaz | ... | Alma | |
| Irv Gooch | ... | Wilson | |
| Chandler Parker | ... | Craig | |
| Arjay Smith | ... | Manny | |
| Quinton Aaron | ... | Q | |
| Gio Perez | ... | Randy | |
| Basia Rosas | ... | Andrea | |
| Tomasz Soltys | ... | Carl | |
| Marcus Carl Franklin | ... | Kid #1 | |
| Blake Hightower | ... | Kid #2 | |
| Amir Ali Said | ... | Kid #3 |
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Abgedreht - Be kind rewind (Germany) [de]Gyrna to monos sou (Greece) [el]
Lütfen basa sarin (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Soyez sympas, rembobinez (France) [fr]
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual references.Parents Guide:
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1.33 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:12A | Sweden:Btl | Ireland:12A | Norway:7 | Australia:PG | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43318) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Denmark:A | Greece:K | Finland:S | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Québec) | Germany:o.Al. | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva)MOVIEmeter: 
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Michel Gondry was inspired to make this film after making Block Party (2005) which took place on one city block. Dave Chappelle was interested in playing Mike and came up with ideas of remaking Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Boyz n the Hood (1991). moreQuotes:
Mike: [holding the Ghost Busters tape] I'll be Bill Murray and you'll be everyone else. moreFAQ
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Looking at the existing comments you might be forgiven for wondering why over 500 people have given this a 10 out of 10 rating. To date, none of those have commented on the movie apart from me.
For me, Jack Black has appeared in three films that have unexpectedly made me think: School of Rock, Shallow Hal and this one. All these films seem to have a genuine sense of fun, particularly where children are involved, yet have a deeper message that lingers as an uncomfortable question in the back of my mind long after the film has ended: School of Rock about the nature of teaching, Shallow Hal about our perception of beauty and Be Kind Rewind about communities and film-making. I have found no answers to any of the questions posed by these films.
I easily managed to suspend my disbelief for two hours and found this movie genuinely funny and touching all at the same time. As a moviemaker myself this film reminded me that great movies are made by people who love them (e.g. Somewhere in Time, The Sting) and they're made for the audience of that time and place. It's not about realism, it's about loving the story. This film reminded me that communities are broken up in the name of progress, which gives the film a rather melancholy feel towards the end. But most of all it reminded me of the fun we have in making short films and the excitement you feel when you see the product of your own efforts.
Great acting by all - without exception. And what a nice touch to rejuvenate the memory of Fats Waller.