The Majestic |  | Director: Frank Darabont
Actors: Jim Carrey, Martin Landau, Bob Balaban, Jeffrey DeMunn, Hal Holbrook
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 152 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D22119D
ISBN: 079076511X
UPC: 085392211920
EAN: 9780790765112
ASIN: B00005JKNC
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: June 18, 2002
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The Majestic is an old-fashioned throwback replete with a 1950s B-script and halcyon values like patriotism, true love, and clean fun. Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey) is a Hollywood scriptwriter with a sexy gal, a screenplay under his belt, and his big break on the horizon. But when his name is mistakenly given to the House Un-American Activities Committee, Appleton's dreams of success in the biz quickly unravel. An ensuing car accident leaves him without a memory but a great opportunity--as a small town's Luke Trimble, war hero and all-around swell guy, with whom he happens to bear an uncanny physical resemblance. Of course, there's a beautiful woman (Sandra Sinclair) who waited for his return from the war, an endearing old dad (Martin Landau), and the magical Majestic movie house to renovate and reopen. As Appleton's memory eventually catches up to him, however, The Majestic veers off toward Mr. Smith Goes to Washington territory, complete with a monologue on the First Amendment. Unfortunately, despite the film's earnest striving to be Capra-esque and Carrey's undeniable star quality, the charm is more reminiscent of Ronald Reagan than Jimmy Stewart. --Fionn Meade
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JIM CARREY PLAYS AN AMNESIA VICTIM WHO, MISTAKEN AS A MISSING,FAVORITE-SON WAR HERO BY A TINY CALIFORNIA TOWN, RESTORES AND REOPENS THE LOCAL ABANDONED MOVIE PALACE, DISCOVERING LOVE ANDREBUILDING HIS OWN LIFE ALONG THE WAY.
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 DESERVES MORE CREDIT THEN IT GETS - PLUS BRUCE CAMPBELL AND JIM CARREY IN THE SAME FILM January 29, 2010
fmwaalex (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THE MAJESTIC
One of Jim Carrey's best films ever and one of his best performances takes place in this film set in 1950's Hollywood when filmmakers were getting blacklisted for supposed communist involvement. Now I am absolutely sure that some were but others were unjustly accused, a lot of people lost everything because of this. Of course whatever you believe you do have the right to do so whether right or wrong as long as no laws are broken. But that does not stop the powers that be from blacklisting Carrey's character in this film. This film is not only a showcase of that period in time but is also speaking to things that are happening now.
Peter Appleton [Carrey] is on his way to becoming a very successful screenwriter with a new film called Ashes to Ashes. Add in that he is dating the lovely star of the film and things could not be looking better. But his bubble is busted when he learns that is time in the biz may be up, he has been blacklisted. Of course he is not a communist but that means nothing to the government, he once accidently sat in a communist meeting in college just to hang out with a girl. That one mistake that he made as a youth has come back to ruin his career and his life. Of course like anybody would do he gets drunk and tries to forget the pain, what a coincidence, he literally does.
After getting into his car and having a few drinks he crashes on a bridge and tumbles into the water. It is here that he cracks his head and wakes up to a dog licking him. He has no idea where he is, how he got there, or even who he is. But the town he makes his way into seem to have an idea of who he is, and it is not a Hollywood writer. It is one of the town's lost sons Luke Trimble, this brings the town to life. But not everyone is happy to see Luke home and some just can't believe it. But Luke's father is convinced his war hero son is back and wants to reopen the family biz, a movie theater called The Majestic. As the town celebrates and Peter or Luke settles in his memory starts to creep back as the Government get closer to finding him.
This has got to be one of Carrey's best performances without a doubt especially because no one at the time thought he could pull off a more serious role. Carrey shines without a doubt in what most critics bashed, goes to show what the so called professionals know. To be honest this should have at least won some Golden Globes, it is not the best movie ever but it is much better than what people give it credit for. Every person that appeared in this did a marvelous job from the people who played his father, girlfriend in the town, to all of the towns people they all did great. I should note that the movie wrote that he watches at the premiere stars none other than the great Bruce Campbell. Of Course Bruce is my all time favorite actor, one of the best ever.
Directed by Frank Darabont who has made so many good movies does not disappoint in this wonderful film written by Michael Sloane. Sloane needs to write some more films because he did an excellent job with this film. If you have not seen this then you are cheating yourself out of a good film. The performances are great as is the look and feel of the film, old school style look and time period. I would highly recommend this film because it is about trust, loyalty, pride, honor, our war veterans, our freedoms, and so much more. It is not the best film ever but certainly is worth the price of admission at the Majestic.
The Majestic November 11, 2009
Richard Butterfoss (Pennington, NJ)
This is going to be a classic! You also get to see Jim Carrey in his best role. This puts him on the same level as Jimmy Stewart and Grant.
"I Remember You" August 18, 2009
R. DelParto (Virginia Beach, VA USA)
"The Majestic" is one of Jim Carrey's most interesting films. Once again, he plays a straight-faced character (The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) and leaves the comic shtick aside for this 2001 sleeper. Carrey plays Peter Appleton a Hollywood screenwriter who happens to be blacklisted during the 1950s Communist Scare McCarthy-era and who's life takes an enormous turn while making an evening drive, he attempts to avoid running over a possum. It is after that event that the film emerges into something out of a Frank Capra film a la "It's a Wonderful Life" with its subtle tint of patriotism and mega dose of nostalgia.
With that element in mind, there are interesting aspects within the storyline that highlight the film. Carrey's character loses his memory and the people of the small town of Lawson takes him in as their own, especially Martin Landau's character, Harry Trimble, who thinks as well as the rest of the townspeople that Peter is his son Luke, the hometown boy who has been missing for nine years possibly during the War in the Pacific. Also, Adele Stanton played by Laurie Stanton, the girl he left behind has still left the light on for Luke, so to speak, which adds a bit of romance within the movie. But most importantly, the human condition that has been displayed in most Capra films.
Overall, "The Majestic" was an enlightening film to watch despite it running a little over two hours. And this only goes to show that Hollywood can still produce films that hit a soft spot.
Really quite good June 15, 2009
D. Burns (Los Gatos, CA United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very well made film that really touches the emotions. The acting, writing, and photography are all very strong.
I'm surprised by how many negative reviews there are - I expected a higher rating when I checked. Yes, they lay on the sugar quite thick, but it's well done.
 Unwatchable November 2, 2008
Luis P. Fernandez (Cambridge, MA)
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
A good movie is one that captures my attention from the beginning scene, irrespective of my mood, ambience/lighting/noise level of the room, or whether I am multitasking or trying to stay focused. Nothing, nothing in this movie from the start captured my interest--and I was completely focused on the screen and had an open mind. The beginning was trite, to say the least. The movie dragged on and on, and the music was unbearable. Even the scene of the accident on the bridge was too contrived. The director was trying hard to draw the viewer's sympathy toward each character long before that was ever any chance for developing this character. Sappy music prevailed over every scene. Jim Carrey's character did not have the same level of intrigue as Truman in "The Truman Show" or the other mellow/somber character in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". I don't blame it on Carrey's acting. It was all because the director lacked creativity or vision in making the character interesting from the beginning.
When I decided to give up on the movie (after the father brings Luke home), I fast-forwarded to subsequent chapters. I found the scenes extremely contrived. Somehow the director was trying very hard to make this another "Pleasantville" (which, by the way, was an outstanding movie). I thought I was watching the worst of Barry Levinson or Rob Reiner or Penny Marshall! Clint Eastwood could have pulled this movie off much better!
If you are looking for portrayals of a highly sanitized, glossed over, extremely idealistic, and completely UNrealistic 50s life, and if you want a movie that tries hard to touch every sentimental neuron and synapse in your brain, then look no further. But, if you don't like exceedingly sappy movies, then, by all means, stay away from this one!
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