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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Starring: Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglass, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway
Directed By: Matty Rich
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936209136
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2003-04-08
Running Time: 112
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1994-04-22
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At Inkwell Beach, summer's never been so much fun! It's a time and a place where cool clothes, hot music, and good friends turn a dull family trip into the summetime vacation of a lifetime! Critics everywhere praised THE INKWELL -- the hot, big-screen comedy treat that delivers outrageous summertime fun and good time entertainment, all set to an irresistible soundtrack! Spend some time down at the shore with the funniest folks you're ever going to meet -- summer fun doesn't get any better than this!
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Summary: Heartwarming story of a boy who becomes a man
Comment: The Inkwell is one of the best films I've ever watched. There's no reason why it should have poor reviews because it is a great film. It is about a young boy who spends summer on an island with his family after a fire accident that he unintentionally caused. He falls in love with a girl who just got dumped by her boyfriend and she uses him to get even. While this is unfortunate for him, he meets a beautiful, young, married lady whose husband cheats on her and, thanks to the young boy, realizes that her husband does not deserve her. And she breaks up with him. Toward(s) the end of the film, the young boy shares a romantic moment with the lady he rescues. What makes this movie beautiful is the character of the young boy. Not only is he innocent, he's the type of guy who is sincere, caring (the type of guy that would help you fix something and refuse to get paid for it), sensitive, funny, shy, polite, and a loner who happens to be very handsome. There are also moments when he talks to his doll, which is so cute :D. It's not every time I get to see such a character portrayed on screen, and it was heartwarming. He also has an out-going cousin who he doesn't always get along with because they have different lifestyles for the most part. But it's obvious that they love each other very much. I also love the way he looks out for the beautiful, young, married lady. He also has terrific parents who love him as well as an aunt and an uncle who live in something of a different world compared to that of the young boy and his family. His grandmother is also loving but she has trouble balancing the love she has for her children. But toward(s) the end, she makes up with the young boy's mother, the daughter she quarreled with. His parents are also able to work on their relationship and stay together. Their son becomes a man in the end. I love this film so much that it has become one of my favorite films, and I cannot wait to get my copy (I watched it three times on youtube before it was removed).
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Summary: Good Movie Sidelined by Stupidity
Comment: What could have been a wonderful coming-of-age film dealing with many issues (relationships, conflicts, growing boys, disappointment, psychology, etc.) was absolutely sidelined by the unsuccessful attempts at over-the-top humor. Never have I seen adolescent boys behave the way the group were portrayed. It was simply another Fat Albert-style farcical attempt to make the boys and feuding brothers-in-law appear utterly ridiculous. The director/producers didn't know whether to make an outrageous comedy or a drama with moments of good humor. Regrettably, they made neither.
Such a shame, because many moments in this film were truly enlightening and poignant. This could have been a tremendous drama! A remake done correctly would be wonderful!
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Summary: afro- american must have
Comment: this movie should be a part of every afro-american dvd collection, and should be watched at least yearly as a motivator.
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Summary: Good Movie
Comment: This is a good movie. I never even heard of Matty Rich, and was unaware of the movie altogether until stumbled across it this year. I was thoroughly impressed with the performances of Larenz Tate and Jada Pinkett Smith.As an aspiring writer myself, I look forward to hearing a lot more from Mr. Rich in the nearing future. I thought the film was well developed, with a believable plot, and excellent development of character. I also enjoyed the fact that the character in which Mr. Tate was sheltered about a lot of things that in today's society is considered the norm for some minorities. I appreciated that because in a society of where today's youth are so bombarded with so many different things, and it is progressively getting worse as of this writing, it is good to have African Americans portrayed in roles that are less than the norm. I applaud Mr.Rich for his creativity and for gleaning on events that somehow magnificently pulled this incredible movie together.
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Summary: Summer of '76
Comment: The comparisions to "Summer of '42" are inevitable. But aside from the coming of age story of both films, they are completely different. The "Inkwell" is essentially a Shaggy Dog tale that flows nicely from beginning to end. Give credit for Matty Rich's abililty to create an authentic '70's atmoshphere with the use of very little of that era's well known music ("Dancing Machine" and "Let's Get It On" are the only two). ...
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