Review of Pleasantville (1998) by Chris S — 06 Jun 2009

Great film, appeals to anyone. A unique film by any standard, it's sure to entertain and inspire.

This review of Pleasantville (1998) was written by Chris S on 06 Jun 2009.

Pleasantville has generally received very positive reviews.

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