"David is a fanatic of the 50's television series, "Pleasantville." A marathon starts at 6:30, which coincides with his sister Jennifer's date. When the remote control breaks, a mysterious repairman appears at the door, and gives them a new one. David, and Jennifer then find themselves in the black-and-white, and picture-perfect world of Pleasantville. They are also the two main characters of on the show, and if they change even one thing in Pleasantville, the results would be horrible. When Jennifer can't take a sexless world, she makes love to a charming student, and soon the craze catches on. The town becomes more and more colourful each day. At first, David is upset, but then get used to it and joins in. That is until the mayor sees the mess. This is a beautifully-shot film with amazing sets, and special effects. The ensemble cast does a wonderful job in their respective roles, and director/writer Gary Ross has created an amazing world."
Estefan Ellison, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Movie Actual chase scenes or violence - 10% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 50% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- fantasy story on present day Earth
Explore/1st contact
Yes
Explore plotlet:
- dimension travel
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- student
Age:
- a teen
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/medium straight
Body type
- average (man)
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavy
Body type
- very skinny (female)
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- politician/elected ruler
Eccentric:
Yes
- emotionally unstable
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
Hair color
- white/grey
Hair style
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- muscular (man)
Ethnicity
- White
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average Intelligence
Physical condition
- bulging muscles
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Setting
Big cities?
Yes
Misc settings
- bar/restaurant
Kind of city
- Beautiful sparkling advanced city
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Tone of movie
- depressed/sad
Comedy or somewhat funny movie?
Yes
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vauge references only
- kissing
- actual description of sex
- seeing breasts
- society controls main character's sexuality
- major character becomes a sex slave
- sex under blankets
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X
- exotic big cities
If Soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Classic/oldies rock
