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10/18/07
Jimmy Carter Man From Plains (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 66 Fresh: 52 Rotten:14 Average Rating: 6.8/10
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Man From Plains is a fascinating look at the former president's recent endeavors.
Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins
Synopsis: Director Jonathan Demme's career trajectory has twisted down some unexpected paths since winning an Oscar for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS in 1991. His dedication to producing high-quality documentary work has perhaps been the most surprising turn, and 2004's THE AGRONOMIST and 2006's NEIL... [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Director: Jonathan Demme
Producer: Jonathan Demme, Neda Armian
Composer: Djamel Ben Yelles, Alejandro Escovedo
Producer: Jonathan Demme, Neda Armian
Composer: Djamel Ben Yelles, Alejandro Escovedo
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allows us into Carter's life intimately enough to discern his character
04/11/08
Demme's scrutiny leaves us with the picture of a very respectable and admirable man.
04/03/08
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04/03/08
You want to learn how to compose yourself in public? Watch this movie.
04/01/08
Bio-Pic basically defends President Carter's controversial stance on Israel.
03/22/08
While there's little doubt that Man From Plains amounts to hagiography on Demme's part, it's also surprisingly gripping viewing for over two hours.
03/21/08
An intriguing historical document, not attempting a completist portrait of Carter but rather a series of candids.
03/20/08
a reasonably benign picture of Carter begins to develop - he's more likable for his moments of pettiness and pique.
03/07/08
Demme says he entered the project expecting 'fireworks,' and he gets them time and again...
01/11/08
It won't utterly rewrite Carter's history, and it won't convert anybody in this divided country, but Man from Plains will remind us that principle, humility and intelligence have a place in image-is-everything American politics.
01/10/08
Jonathan Demme’s inspiring documentary portrait of Carter, touches on many of the kaleidoscopic variations of the Carter character by observing him in both casual and formal wear.
01/10/08
The talk may be a little wonkish for some, but for political junkies, the chance to listen to Carter's still-relevant thoughts is something to savor.
12/24/07
It's entirely estimable moviemaking about an entirely estimable man who just so happened to have been president once upon a time.
12/14/07
Man From Plains is ho-hum and uninvolving, which is a surprise, considering the seeming wealth of material.
12/13/07
Regardless of what you think of the man's tenure in the White House, this portrait of Carter's endless crusade for justice and an end to global conflict is inspiring...
12/10/07
Whether you're of the opinion that Carter is a misguided meddler or a worthy Nobel Peace Prize-winner (he won the award in 2002), Jonathan Demme's new documentary about the 39th president will provide you with plenty of ammunition.
12/07/07
Jimmy Carter/Man From Plains... is a smug, self-righteous monologue from a professional politician.
12/06/07
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