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Nobody's Fool
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792190745
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792190742
Label: Paramount
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Manufacturer: Paramount
MPN: D329414D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 09, 2003
Running Time: 110 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: January 13, 1995
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Editorial Review:
"Worn to perfection" is the tag line promoting this crafted character study. It describes Paul Newman, the resourceful 70-year-old lead actor, but not his character, Sully, a North Bath, New York, loner who totally emulates the negative definition of the title. Newman gives a brilliant performance (Oscar-nominated and winner of two critics circle awards) relying on his well-honed subtleties. The dramatics are simple: the return of his son (Dylan Walsh) and grandson, offering a chance to reconcile; odd jobs for a construction company he's trying to sue for an injury; and a comedic grudge match against the owner (a reserved Bruce Willis). North Bath is the kind of place, wrapped in winter (beautifully shot by John Bailey), where enemies are friends, marriages are shaky, and Hawaii is only a state of mind. This "town drama" of a blue-collar America offers the patient filmgoer a rich and rewarding experience. Another small gem from writer-director Robert Benton (Places in the Heart). --Doug Thomas
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Newman at his finest, Tandy is wonderful.
Absolutely the best. Newman hit his peak in his acting career with this movie, he has gotten better as his career advanced but this one is perfect. Jessica Tandy, oh what a lady and actress she was--this movie is definitely one to own and watch over and over. Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith give outstanding performances. Newman's talent should have been recognized in this movie at least with an Oscar nomination but alas, he's missed several Oscars that should have decorated his mantle--The Verdict ... Read More
Rating: - One of the finest films ever
Both the original novel and the screenplay was writte4n by Pullitzer Prize winner "Richard Russo" (Empire Falls, Bridge of Sighs)so that well defined characters, a superb plot and a realistic setting began on paper. From that point, the finest performers out there were placed into the hands of master director and writer, Robert Benton to create this brilliant film. In a forgotten upstate New York town, Sully (Newman) is approaching retirement in a life that was based on labor that has left him with a destroyed ... Read More
Rating: - Paul
Paul Newman is the best! This movie is so entertaining I watch it at least twice a year!
Rating: - Nobody's Fool
If you are a Paul Newman or Bruce Willis fan you should see this lovely little movie. It's a wonderful story about small town life; humorous, kind, real. Not a "chick flick" or a feel good movie but a very human one that makes you feel like the characters are people you already know.
Rating: - Newman get better every year
I saw this movie at the theater, bought the viedo tape when it came out and just bought the dvd. I watch it every year at least once, and like Newman it just gets better and better!
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