Pleasantville

Nothing is as simple as Black and White

In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been any rain.
There has never been hatred, aggression or tears.
In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been a passionate kiss.
There has never been a flat tire, a red rose or a work of art.
Until now.


Interviewer: (facing camera) Goodmorning and welcome to “Today’s Movies.” I am here with Gary Ross, director of the latest film “Pleasantville.” (Turns to Gary)
Gary Ross: (waves to crowd) Thankyou.

Interviewer: So, Gary, for the audience that has not yet viewed the film. What is it about?
Gary Ross: “Pleasantville” is a movie about two different worlds and how they collide. In the modern world, David, played by Tobey Maguire, is a Nineties kid with a Fifties addiction, he likes to watch a television show, Pleasantville. While fighting with his egocentric and promiscuous sister, Jennifer, they get transported into this Utopia that David has always yearned for. Although upon arri...