Be Kind Rewind (2007)–***
Quickie Review

A freak accident at a power plant supercharges some guy who hangs out at a Jersey VHS-rental store. The magnetic field he produces erases the tapes, forcing him and the store’s clerk to improvise remakes of all the movies. A messy, but ultimately funny comedy, this Michel Gondry picture tickles your funny bone as often as it grates on your nerves. (Though at this point I should point out that the “funny bone” is a nerve, Mr. Literal.) The extracurricular activities have more potential for entertainment (see www.BeKindRewind-TheMovie.com or search “sweded” on YouTube), so don’t be surprised if the film becomes as big a pop culture force as Napoleon Dynamite. For those who reminisce fondly on the days of VHS, it’s a must see. Starring Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover and Mia Farrow.

Be Kind Rewind SWEDED!

Die Hard SWEDED!