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Be Kind Rewind

2008
Comedy
1h 42m
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.
Directed by:
Michel Gondry Michel Gondry
Written by:
Michel Gondry Michel Gondry
Starring:
Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver Danny Glover Danny Glover Yasiin Bey Yasiin Bey Mia Farrow Mia Farrow Arjay Smith Arjay Smith Jack Black Jack Black Matt Walsh Matt Walsh Melonie Diaz Melonie Diaz Irv Gooch P.J. Byrne P.J. Byrne Quinton Aaron Quinton Aaron Chandler Parker
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Genre:
Comedy
Countries:
UK, USA
Language:
English
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2008
Comedy
1h 42m
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luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 24 Oct 2018
76
57th
There's a little more here than one would expect. Jack Black is still his same type cast self, Mos Def is a little too deadpan, and Weaver, Glover, and Farrow are unutilized. With the cards stacked against it, "Be Kind Rewind" comes out on top because of themes of community, history, and comradery--something throwaway comedies like this seldom attempt to capture. Light-hearted, but good-natured fare.
Rated 24 Oct 2018
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Oct 2008
2
15th
Lacking in humor, but there's more than enough heart. The problem with Be Kind Rewind - one of them, anyway - is that it advertises itself as a comedy, when it's really more of a feel-good picture with some funny moments interspersed throughout the picture. It fails to live up to its main concept, but creates an interesting story despite that. It's a bit of a mess, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Rated 18 Oct 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 14 Jun 2008
64
15th
I hate to dump on this movie, because it does have some funny moments and has some real originality, but it's just not very good. Black is pretty annoying, the entire premise is too absurd to be treated as seriously as the film does, and all that originality is shoehorned into an incredibly cliché narrative. Still, the filming bits, which were about half the movie, were entertaining and on the whole it has enough heart to be enjoyable.
Rated 14 Jun 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 26 Feb 2008
77
54th
It's hard to see where the harsh criticism is coming from. Though it's certainly not Oscar gold, Be Kind Rewind is thoroughly fun, creative, and humorous the entire way through. Jack Black and Mos Def play off each other well with great chemistry and the writing is good for what it is. Clever movie references and funny ways of shooting big scenes on a low budget will get a rise out of the audience. If you're looking for a good time at the movies give this a shot, you won't regret it.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Jun 2008
75
62nd
Enjoyable and fun comedy. Admittedly it won't be as enjoyable if you haven't seen the films it references with it's shoe-string budget remakes but that's to be expected with this type of movie. Jack Black and Mos Def are a great comedic team. I must note that the chain link fence camo joke was ridiculous and incredibly hilarious. While Be Kind Rewind isn't packed with Gondry's trademark surrealism there is enough to please his fans here. Worth seeing for sure.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 05 Jun 2008
73
64th
As a movie itself, it definitely has its setbacks. The plot isn't so great, especially the ending, and it drags in a couple spots. But the sweded movies are just so fun, so clever and charming, that I can forgive the rest. Black and Mos Def have a good chemistry, and you can just see how much fun Gondry is having behind the camera. Which is appropriate, because even though it might not be in the plot, this movie is about the joy and magic of moviemaking, and in that respect it succeeds.
Rated 05 Jun 2008
paxtonPaxton
Rated 12 Apr 2015
40
10th
I would've preferred a collage of the movie remakes. All of a sudden this movie turns into a very basic eighties "let's save the rec center" movie. If I wanted to watch Breakin, I'm not above actually watching Breakin.
Rated 12 Apr 2015
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Aug 2008
6
34th
For someone who appreciates films like myself, this was kinda fun, but I don't think it's for everyone...
Rated 13 Aug 2008
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 19 Mar 2008
72
62nd
Why the hate? Yes the movie is flawed -- on a plot level probably deeply so -- but it has such an infectious spirit about the joy of film and the magic of movie-making that I can't help but have a good time with it. Gondry's low-tech effects work is great, even outside the movie "swedes". Speaking of which, the way they re-shoot 2001 is pure genius. Gondry brings such a lovable visual wit to the film that if you don't go in looking for groundbreaking story, you'll surely be entertained.
Rated 19 Mar 2008
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 11 Jun 2008
40
24th
Gondry tried too hard to make it feel naive and sincere. Mos, Black and pimped car design are the only thing worth looking here. Mia Farrow after all these years would be welcome if her part wasn't so mediocre. I managed to go through it once, but probably I will forget it in a short instance.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 15 Dec 2008
70
51st
This movie could have been so much better than it was. Why did it have to become so sentimental and predictable?
Rated 15 Dec 2008
vincentevincente
Rated 01 Dec 2008
16
7th
null
Rated 01 Dec 2008
herbert_ederHerbert Eder
Rated 07 May 2008
55
30th
Sweet but if you want all the fun and none of the sentiment then just visit the Be Kind Rewind website and watch the sweded films there!
Rated 07 May 2008
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 15 Jun 2009
45
21st
Jack Black is grating and unfunny. Some of the ghostbusters parody stuff was funny, but then the movie morphs into a schmaltzy love letter to the movies with a frankly ridiculous ending. I wanted to see more of the "Sweded" movies and less of the "save the video store" crap. The Alma character was horribly underwritten. Waste of time.
Rated 15 Jun 2009
emtiltemtilt
Rated 18 Jun 2008
55
31st
Gondry is a rather interesting director, but he is also a rather poor screenwriter. His narratives never live up to his directorial potential. (It comes as no surprise, then, that Eternal Sunshine is still his best work.)
Rated 18 Jun 2008
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 24 Jul 2009
2
39th
Unexpectedly by-the-books in a few too many ways, Gondry has a real visual flare that saves this from being awful. You may like it, but its mix of off-kilter directing and too-normal plot causes a little cinematic nausea.
Rated 24 Jul 2009
youngjediYoung_Jedi
Rated 04 Jan 2009
55
10th
Disappointing. Great idea though
Rated 04 Jan 2009
soaromsoarom
Rated 06 Jul 2008
70
22nd
This movie failed to suck me in. It felt like being charmed with all the subtlety of being hit repeatedly in the face with a sack of potatoes.
Rated 06 Jul 2008
supergloosupergloo
Rated 29 Jun 2008
8
55th
A film with a lot of charm, inventiveness, and heart--which is more than can be said for most current Hollywood fare.
Rated 29 Jun 2008
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 25 Feb 2008
65
27th
A strange, sometimes enjoyable failure. This is the kind of flop I don't mind seeing. Michel Gondry went all the way, he just took several missteps.
Rated 25 Feb 2008
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 27 Jan 2010
84
60th
Strangely gentle little comedy with moments of great hilarity. I watched it soon after open heart surgery, and I damn near killed myself laughing during the "Ghostbusters" part.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 25 May 2009
32
10th
The trailer makes you believe this is a comedy, but it's really not funny at all. A major flaw is that the concept itself can't possibly appeal to anyone today because VHS has been obsolete for awhile now.
Rated 25 May 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 Apr 2009
2
18th
My brother left the room, I stuck through with it and was none the wiser.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 04 Dec 2008
2
39th
Incredibly cheesy but you need to have a heart of stone to hate this. Works for what it is, just don't go in expecting something spectacular.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
djrossdjross
Rated 02 Oct 2010
55
53rd
A schamltzy but inventive celebration of filmmaking as a collaborative pursuit of joy. There's nothing outstanding here, but it's mostly enjoyable.
Rated 02 Oct 2010
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 03 Apr 2008
83
74th
Terribly charming and funny. For some reason it seems to be incredibly divisive among some folks (I'm thinking of a recent Metafilter thread) and I don't understand that.
Rated 03 Apr 2008
roujinroujin
Rated 18 Jun 2008
50
34th
Damn you criticker, stop predicting my rating.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
naurunauru
Rated 17 Apr 2014
39
30th
Great concept. The execution is a mixed bag, however, with good portion in the later chapters compensating for a plodding first half. Mos Def and Jack Black both do a pretty good job.
Rated 17 Apr 2014
gursuGursu
Rated 09 Jul 2008
1
20th
The first 15 minutes are entertaining but the rest bored me. The remakings of movies did not entertain me. I think people are so affected by the basic idea that they overlook that the movie is wasted in the realization of that idea. Watch 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' for a better feeling of what is attempted here, and for more fun.
Rated 09 Jul 2008
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 11 Nov 2011
10
8th
I've tried to watch it a couple of times and haven't been able to sit through it. It's seriously dull.
Rated 11 Nov 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 09 Sep 2008
73
66th
Charming and clever and such but that ending really stinks.
Rated 09 Sep 2008
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 06 Jun 2008
60
62nd
Clever and amusing.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
jebJeb
Rated 26 Oct 2008
65
45th
Be Kind Rewind is not really a Comedy at all. Inside it's core it's actually a heaartfelt Drama. This is, admittedly, a very enjoyable and utterly neat film with some minor and major setbacks.
Rated 26 Oct 2008
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 03 Jul 2013
80
72nd
Cutest concept. My first Gondry.
Rated 03 Jul 2013
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 15 Jun 2008
65
63rd
Wasn't expecting this movie to be as enjoyable as it was.
Rated 15 Jun 2008
thedo666thedo666
Rated 17 Jun 2008
87
86th
Cool concept about friendship, remaking movies, and the death of VHS (amongst other things). Its not a film to change the world, but there is a message and its not rammed down your throat. Very original.
Rated 17 Jun 2008
krmrkrmr
Rated 08 Aug 2008
83
58th
Funny, charming, creative and cool. The only thing I can think of that's wrong with this movie is that it you run of the mill underdog movie, but I really have no problem with that. I'd gladly watch it again, and it's definitely a movie my dad would enjoy.
Rated 08 Aug 2008
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 28 Jun 2008
22
7th
What a failure -- a decent idea with absolutely no follow through. Four good actors and a bunch of acting students stumbling their way through a horrifyingly awful script. What a disaster.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
chacronChacron
Rated 28 Sep 2008
20
15th
The reconstructions are mildly entertaining - but they are sandwiched by a boring and uninspired plot. Jack Black plays.....Jack Black. again.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 15 Dec 2008
65
46th
Not a great movie, but it had heart.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 31 Jul 2008
68
22nd
Lots of un-fully-realized potential. Mos and Danny Glover rock though.
Rated 31 Jul 2008
marc01marc01
Rated 11 Feb 2009
80
60th
Good, very good. Could be better, though.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
oughtought
Rated 23 Feb 2009
5
1st
Perhaps it is unfair but after 20 minutes I had to stop watching this, it made me nauseus.
Rated 23 Feb 2009
erusielerusiel
Rated 18 Jul 2008
74
55th
Most films with a fun shtick end up crippled by the injection of a plot (I'm looking at you, Click). But when the plot enters this movie, it ends up working really well. I was pleasantly surprised.
Rated 18 Jul 2008
maakalmaakal
Rated 27 Mar 2011
14
1st
This put the final nail in the coffin for my appreciation of "whimsy". I hated everything about this movie, and especially Jack Black's face.
Rated 27 Mar 2011
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 12 Jun 2008
67
56th
I came for Mos Def, I stayed for the swedes.
Rated 12 Jun 2008
reubenitereubenite
Rated 20 Jul 2008
30
2nd
Once again Gondry puts his lacklustre screenwriting skills to the test and comes out second best. Sheer charm and whimsy can't alone save a film, as 'Be Kind Rewind' will attest.
Rated 20 Jul 2008
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 14 Aug 2008
60
62nd
the magnetizing story and the unsatisfying ending are lame, but the remaking of the movies (swedes), acting, music, ... were just great
Rated 14 Aug 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
85
34th
Godly so far. need to finish it.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
tritwo1tritwo1
Rated 06 Aug 2010
10
16th
jack black gets radiation sickness.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
blooferladyBlooferlady
Rated 06 Apr 2010
85
47th
Of all the Jack Black movies, so far, this is the smartest.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
ja101Ja101
Rated 10 May 2009
87
52nd
A good quirky comedy!
Rated 10 May 2009
dsterndstern
Rated 31 Jul 2008
50
41st
You're magnetized. YOU erased these tapes.
Rated 31 Jul 2008
teftef
Rated 24 Jun 2009
70
23rd
It's got a lot of heart but it's not great.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
dalamar501dalamar501
Rated 29 Oct 2011
77
60th
Not the strongest Gondry output. Mos Def had some strong performances
Rated 29 Oct 2011
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 23 Feb 2008
49
16th
A strange, poorly thought-out vehicle for Jack Black's riffs, of which several are very funny.
Rated 23 Feb 2008
muzak66muzak66
Rated 29 Mar 2009
82
69th
Jack Black and Mos Def were both great.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
missghoulMiss_Ghoul
Rated 04 Jan 2011
70
11th
Alot of people tend to be disapointed with this expecting it to be full of laughs due to Jack Black being in this film. Well, i do not see this film as a comedy at all, and more of a drama with some laughs. The plot is fantastic and the cast are amazing. I would recommend this to anyone.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
sommssomms
Rated 21 Mar 2008
75
72nd
Charming and hearfelt throughout. And funny, it really is.
Rated 21 Mar 2008
philipPhilip
Rated 09 May 2008
66
46th
Minus points for the ending.
Rated 09 May 2008
gsbgsb
Rated 28 Jul 2009
80
78th
Lovely and warm-hearted homage to the creativity behind the movie making business. And the ending is fantastic.
Rated 28 Jul 2009
lonelypandalonelypanda
Rated 05 Jun 2008
50
42nd
Great ideas, poor writing.
Rated 05 Jun 2008
valerolyvaleroly
Rated 06 May 2009
85
94th
excelente pelicula de humor no tradicional!! hace mucho que no veo una pelicula de este estilo :)
Rated 06 May 2009
mohkoMohko
Rated 07 Jun 2008
65
52nd
Half of it is really good but it also has some really crappy parts. Gondry has managed to set the tone right for this film which makes you look the other way when shit hits the fan.
Rated 07 Jun 2008
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 12 Apr 2011
65
42nd
I didn't hate it up it was kind of a disappointment.
Rated 12 Apr 2011
tsutaTsuta
Rated 30 Jun 2012
75
34th
it was a fun movie
Rated 30 Jun 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
65
45th
Misses out on being something more. Its cutseyness wears thin pretty quickly but the reinactments are pretty funny. Pretty good turn from Mos Def and Black isnt completely annoying.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 11 Sep 2009
78
72nd
saw this at the bequest of my 9 year old son. obviously, the kid follows in his old man's footsteps with the uncanny ability to find gems in the dungheap of movies out there. mind you, im not saying this is a mind-blowing adventure, or life-changing experience, but there are worse ways to spend 90 minutes of your life. solid acting by jack black and mos def, and an endearing little story of the little guy winning in the end that's not done in a hamfisted way.
Rated 11 Sep 2009
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 23 Oct 2009
61
51st
Terrible story, though I like the idea of the movie. Magnetized brain was a funny thing, but I was sorry they did not go further with it.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 19 Nov 2012
23
13th
Not clear what it thinks it is about. Needed a more stern hand from the producer.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 05 Jun 2008
70
48th
A warm movie with great ideas, but the plot is mainly crap and Gondry's directing isn't quite at his prime either.
Rated 05 Jun 2008
myfajahas400myfajahas400
Rated 18 Aug 2010
81
50th
Super funny, and really good!
Rated 18 Aug 2010
korteeKortee
Rated 01 Nov 2012
60
30th
Jack Black always ruins everything for me
Rated 01 Nov 2012
barraocBarraoc
Rated 01 Aug 2016
60
38th
Funny in a cute, nostalgic way rather than deep bellylaugh inducing. The classic film reimaginings are smart. There's definitely a case for more movies being 'Sweded'.
Rated 01 Aug 2016
evansevan_s
Rated 26 Feb 2010
70
41st
This movie was a real gem, will probably be forgotten, but I really enjoyed it.
Rated 26 Feb 2010
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 28 Jun 2008
70
69th
what counts is that it's a movie with a heart...
Rated 28 Jun 2008
jabbathewutJabbatheWut
Rated 04 Jul 2012
92
38th
Kinda sad... but good.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 15 Jun 2009
25
8th
Danny Glover's lisp is getting progressively worse. In a few years, only snakes will be able to understand him.
Rated 15 Jun 2009
kcarro1kcarro1
Rated 26 May 2009
67
25th
Interesting idea and well cast. However, not enough plot action and pretty boring.
Rated 26 May 2009
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
58
33rd
Decent movie with some hilarious moments and an entertaining view on movies. Never thought of using a pizza as a pool of blood! The ending disappoints though and in general it wasn't as funny as I hoped it would be.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 07 Jul 2008
70
78th
Very sweet, much better than I was expecting and something like a proper story.
Rated 07 Jul 2008
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 16 Apr 2009
62
7th
The concept had great potential, but after starting well they went and ruined it. I'd prefer it if they had spent more time filming the funny movie remakes using Michel Gondry's bricolage skills, and less time driving the story with Hollywoodised character development and hollow conflict. Could have been fantastic if Gondry had only eschewed feelgood charm in favour of something much darker, more absurd, or creative.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
erlanuaierlanuai
Rated 23 Jul 2009
90
83rd
Danny Glover and Jack Black lol
Rated 23 Jul 2009
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 09 Dec 2012
72
51st
Slow and clumsy, but I have a soft spot for any movie that's about filmmaking and can do it as charming as this movie does.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
matthenmatthen
Rated 03 Jun 2010
68
3rd
Pretty cool but a bit rubbishy.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 19 Feb 2013
70
30th
It reminds me of when I was little and picked up my first little video camera that shot straight to VHS. Overall however it's a cute film, but has some gaping flaws that could've been avoided.
Rated 19 Feb 2013
andaybandayb
Rated 18 Jun 2008
60
46th
Gondry celebrates his 12th birthday once again, Baudrillard style. While the concept is neat, it doesn't quite carry a movie. Jack Black's over the top acting doesn't really fit with Gondry's subtle humor, neither.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 18 Dec 2008
70
21st
Very enjoyable, new style, too short.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 22 Aug 2010
40
19th
I expected more, seeing as how it's Michel Gondry and a fantastic cast. It's not that funny, and the substantial stuff doesn't really kick in until the third act. I will say that the ending is good, but that doesn't make up for the rest of the film.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
balaambalaam
Rated 10 Aug 2010
58
30th
Fun, but doesn't really go anywhere.
Rated 10 Aug 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 23 Jan 2009
66
38th
I really enjoyed the concept of the movie more than I enjoyed its entirety. This one hits a chord for those who love movies, and there's really something to be said about that, however, it lost me toward the end once Jack Black's and Mos Def's profitable plan hits the skids. That said, it's original, but too slight; admirable, but not thoroughly funny and entertaining. I really want to strongly recommend this, but I can't help but feel like I'm stuck on the fence.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 26 Mar 2008
68
82nd
Good whimsical Michel Gondry. Much better than I expected.
Rated 26 Mar 2008
gritGrit
Rated 24 Feb 2009
50
47th
Inconsequental, although it's entertaining enough beyond the expected Black insanity. To put it bluntly, it's like a pick and mix with all your favourites removed. Still reasonably fullfilling, but something you'd only head towards as a second best.
Rated 24 Feb 2009
bluewasabiibluewasabii
Rated 13 Nov 2008
80
66th
weird for jack black
Rated 13 Nov 2008
tma1tma1
Rated 18 Jan 2009
60
41st
The plot is definitely bad, but the story and characters are just too charming and fun to be considered bad.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
luckyboyluckyboy
Rated 30 Dec 2009
96
96th
very original and funny story!
Rated 30 Dec 2009
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 25 Oct 2012
74
70th
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 8 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 25 Oct 2012
olympicheroOlympichero
Rated 28 Jun 2008
66
31st
Worth watching to see the Rush Hour 2 and Ghostbusters remakes alone.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
nightprinceNightPrince
Rated 25 Mar 2008
60
0th
There are a few good laughs in here but I would expect more comedy and less sentimental mush from such a film. It's probably worth seeing just for the occasional moments of genius but apart from that, nothing too special.
Rated 25 Mar 2008
fslherofsl_hero
Rated 03 Feb 2009
84
43rd
Quirky little comedy with a funny performance by Jack Black with an indie feel to it, and many heartfelt moments. Recommended.
Rated 03 Feb 2009

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