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Levity | 
 enlarge | Director: Ed Solomon
Actors: Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter, Kirsten Dunst, Manuel Aranguiz
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 36028
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.7
MPN: 00743
ISBN: 140492941X
UPC: 043396007437
EAN: 9781404929418
ASIN: B0000A2ZU3
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: August 26, 2003
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Product Description
Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton (Best Writing Sling Blade1997) Academy Award winner Holly Hunter (Best Actress in a Leading Role The Piano 1994) Morgan Freeman and Kirsten Dunst star in the gripping emotionally-charged story of a paroled murderer's search to reconcile a single spontaneous moment in his past that changed the course of his life forever. Manual Jordan (Thornton) is a convicted murderer who is unexpectedly released from prison after serving a 22-year sentence for killing a store clerk in a failed robbery attempt. Haunted by his past and seemingly lost in the present Manual is drawn back to his old neighborhood. There he encounters three people that hold the key to his redemption: a self-destructive young woman (Dunst) an enigmatic inner-city man (Freeman) and the older sister (Hunter) of the boy he killed.System Requirements:Running Time: 100 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 043396007437 Manufacturer No: 00743
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An all-star cast play vivid characters in Levity, about an ex-con named Manual Jordan (Billy Bob Thornton) who finds the sister (Holly Hunter) of the young man he killed many years ago, seeking forgiveness. By accident, he gets involved with a preacher (Morgan Freeman) who has his own demons; Jordan ends up as the custodian of a soup kitchen with a parking lot that also serves patrons of a nearby club, so long as those patrons are willing to sit through 15 minutes of a sermon by the preacher. The narrative depends on a lot of coincidences and some implausible behavior--but the story is secondary. Levity focuses on the characters, which are brought to life by the excellent cast (including Kirsten Dunst as a self-destructive club-goer). The movie lays out its themes of redemption and atonement a bit heavily, but it creates some very human moments along the way. --Bret Fetzer
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 Good idea, badly executed January 18, 2008
Sidney Carton (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Didn't even bother finishing this. Acting is fine - lots of great actors, story just takes itself far too seriously and turns you off quickly. Morgan Freeman, as usual, is very annoying. If you're a fan of Morgan Freeman, it's unlikely you will dislike this movie.
 SMILES OF A WINTER NIGHT March 29, 2007
wdanthemanw (Geneva, Switzerland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
LEVITY is the first movie written and directed by Ed Salomon. In spite of the presence of Billy Bob Thornton, Kirsten Dunst, Morgan Freeman and Holly Hunter, the film didn't do well when it was theatrically released so let's just hope that the DVD market will give it a second chance. Because LEVITY simply deserves a second chance.
LEVITY is a fable with these characters who seem to be all protected by a visible or, for some of them, an invisible presence. So, Billy Bob Thornton, with the help of Morgan Freeman, will be able to find peace in his mind and Kirsten Dunst, Holly Hunter and her son will be able to make peace with their past thanks to Thornton. The buckle is closed and, as in a fable, LEVITY delivers a strong moral message. It could have been a Disney movie but it's not because Ed Salomon's characters are multidimensional and the director scatters light symbolic notes throughout his movie, just think about how Billy Bob Thornton has to deal with his incapability to understand the numerous jokes people say to him or his inability to simply smile.
A DVD zone hidden treasures.
 Billy Bob just doesn't shine, he glows in this gem! February 5, 2007
Gil (Md)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I will definitely echo the sentiments of others here, and what has been said. When I picked this up at a clearance sale at my local video shop, I had no clue what I was getting into, especially when at the time I was still skeptical of Billy Bob Thornton. I will admit that I did enjoy his work in "Monster's Ball", but I still needed more convincing. "Levity" confirmed that he is indeed a talented actor worthy of my respect. His work in this film was nothing less than outstanding, and this role seemed to be tailored just for him. Strong and moving performances by none other than Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter and Kirsten Dunst. A must see!
Very well made anti heroe movie. May 1, 2006
Rafael Jimenez (San Ysidro, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was really surprised by this film. Its so good to see this kind of movies with such beautifull stories behind them.
Find of the week March 5, 2006
NatiGirl (Colorado Springs, CO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into when I pulled this movie from the $5.50 bin at Wal-Mart. All I knew is it had actors I respected, who gave good comedy and drama, and that was good enough for me. Had I known, I'd have gladly paid full price for this film when it was first released.
A pity the average movie goer has the depth of a damp tissue, this movie is worth seeing. A tale of unrequited redemption, well played, well written. Yes, the focus is Manual, as it ought to be. I loved Morgan Freeman, but I've adored him since I saw him on PBS in "Electric Company" some 25-30 years ago.
This movie should make you think. No happy ending, things don't tie up just because they ought to. It's dark, but what isn't these days?
See it. It's worth whatever you pay.
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