While not the greatest movie in the world, Be Kind Rewind is a cute heart-warming film which if suffering from anything has a little too many big name actors involved. The film tells the story of two friends Jerry (Jack Black) and Mike (Mos Def) who accidentally erase all the video tapes at the failing Be Kind Rewind Video store while the owner Mr Fletcher (Danny Glover) is away at a Fats Waller memorial service. In their desperation to hide the mistake from Mr Fletcher and satisfy the few but loyal customers Jerry and Mike attempt to remake some of the classic films the store holds. It all begins with Ghostbusters and from there business builds up as their mini-movies are a hit in the neighbourhood.
While at times Jack Black’s acting is a little like attacking, the rest of the film makes up for it. A novel concept and some solid performances from outstanding actors like Mia Farrow, Sigourney Weaver as well as the lead actors. The cringe moments in the movie were luckily few and far between. I did love the ending with the Fats Waller film and the community coming together which warmed my heart.
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