This weird and wonderful film works on level after level after level. By examining our views of ourselves and our society, it bowls over common perceptions and cautions. It takes on nostalgia, censorship and self examination in a new and wonderful way.
Kudos to Reese Witherspoon and Toby McGwire in the major roles, Joan Allen and William H. Macy in the "show within a show" roles. An excellent supporting performance is provided by the late J. T. Walsh. Jeff Daniels character and performance bring everything together.
But the show is stolen by Don Knotts. Citizens arrest, Barney!
Kudos to Reese Witherspoon and Toby McGwire in the major roles, Joan Allen and William H. Macy in the "show within a show" roles. An excellent supporting performance is provided by the late J. T. Walsh. Jeff Daniels character and performance bring everything together.
But the show is stolen by Don Knotts. Citizens arrest, Barney!