Review of Be Kind Rewind (2008) by Carrie B — 13 Aug 2011

A humble funny comedy that gives everything it has to make you laugh as hell.

This review of Be Kind Rewind (2008) was written by Carrie B on 13 Aug 2011.

Be Kind Rewind has generally received mixed reviews.

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The extra star is for the movie remakes in the film, particularly the Ghostbusters one, but otherwise it is a painful experience…

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By Jamie M (489) on 12 May 2014

The extra star is for the movie remakes in the film, particularly the Ghostbusters one, but otherwise it is a painful experience…

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This was a very creative and funny movie. Jack Black was great in this, and I love how a bunch of classic movies are re-made…

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It's schmaltz of the highest order, earned by heart, a message about community and the endearing presence of Jack Black and Mos Def…

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This is the tipe of movie that encourage people to love this art , it´s very emotional and the point of the film is the messege , yeah there…

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