Everything is Illuminated

[Brian in Mesa]

Everything is Illuminated

Release Date: September 16, 2005 (NY, LA)
Studio: Warner Independent Pictures
Director: Liev Schreiber
Screenwriter: Liev Schreiber
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for disturbing images/violence, sexual content and language)
Website: Everything is Illuminated

Starring: Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz, Boris Leskin

Plot Summary: Based on the critically-acclaimed novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, "Everything is Illuminated" tells the story of a young man's quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather in a small Ukrainian town that was wiped off the map by the Nazi invasion. What starts out as a journey to piece together one family’s story under the most absurd circumstances turns into a surprisingly meaningful journey with a powerful series of revelations -- the importance of remembrance, the perilous nature of secrets, the legacy of the Holocaust, the meaning of friendship and, most importantly, love.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Did anyone see this?

 

[jenna2891]

i wanted to, but it left theaters before i got to it. i heard good things, though.

 

[Louis]

It's out for rent now. My only spot in town to rent movies has it all rented out.

I really liked the previews and usually enjoy Elijah Wood in whatever he's in.

Though his appearance looks akin to his character in Sin City.

 

[jenna2891]

thief!

 

[Bada0Bing]

I just watched it. Quite an original movie. There were so many little things that made me really think or laugh. I’m not sure who this Eugene Hutz guy is, but he really stole the show. He was really funny, even when he wasn’t trying to be. The dog was also very funny (Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.). I thought the movie had a good mix of comedy/drama/adventure. It was a very unique movie.

 

[Pariah]

I have it on my DVR now. What's the tone of the movie? Is it a dark comedy, is it a quirky drama? What's it compare to?

Sometimes I need to be in the right mood to really enjoy certain types of movies.

 

[Bada0Bing]

I have it on my DVR now. What's the tone of the movie? Is it a dark comedy, is it a quirky drama? What's it compare to?

Sometimes I need to be in the right mood to really enjoy certain types of movies.

Definitely quirky. I'd say a quirky adventure with comedy mixed in.

 

[Pariah]

Is it sorta "light," or will I need to be somewhat focused and engaged when watching it?

 

[Bada0Bing]

It's pretty light. You might miss some subtle humor though if you're not paying attention.

 

[Pariah]

I just watched it.

While I'd disagree that it's pretty light, I did like it very much. I can tell this is a flick that's going to be with me for a while.

It is a premium movie. Now, excuse me while I get carnal.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

We've had it here from Blockbuster for a few weeks now...need to watch it.