Review of Pleasantville (1998) by Jayakrishnan R — 29 Jul 2015

Filled with memorable humor and a touching story, Pleasantville is a delightful, lighthearted, and beautifully made work of art!

This review of Pleasantville (1998) was written by Jayakrishnan R on 29 Jul 2015.

Pleasantville has generally received very positive reviews.

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