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The third entry of 1998-99's cinematic TV trilogy kind of got lost in the shuffle following The Truman Show, an art film masquerading as a blockbuster, and Pleasantville, a heartfelt feel-good movie masquerading as a special-effects extravaganza. Edtv is nothing more than it appears: a scruffy comedy about fame and its discontents. Matthew McConaughey stars as Ed, a white-trash rube who gets his own dawn-to-midnight TV series in which every aspect of his life, no matter how sordid or dull or embarrassing, becomes mass entertainment (it inverts Truman by having the protagonist invite the pervasive cameras). Predictably, fame makes him miserable and, unsurprisingly, he finds a way out of his predicament. Albert Brooks covered this same territory in the funnier Real Life, and it's probably not the best idea for a load of comfy celebs to preach to us about how difficult fame is. But the film is cannily cast, including a number of performers who themselves have fallen victim to stupid media tricks (McConaughey, Ellen DeGeneres as the network executive, Elizabeth Hurley as a vamp hitching her star to Ed's and Woody Harrelson as Ed's even dumber brother). Structurally, the movie is a mess. It looks as if the filmmakers had the choice between making a fully realised, two-and-a-half-hour-long movie that no one would sit through or one that clocks in under two hours but has a lot of plot holes; they opted for the latter (Hurley's character disappears, practically without comment). Still, there are enough laughs to keep things moving and as a shaggy dog tale it's decent fun. --David Kronke, Amazon.com --This text refers to another version of this video.
Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 9
German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German
Dolby Digital 5.1
Making Of Documentary
Director Commentary
Writer Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Music Highlights
Production Notes
Original Theatrical Trailer
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
DVD 9
German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German
Dolby Digital 5.1
Making Of Documentary
Director Commentary
Writer Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Music Highlights
Production Notes
Original Theatrical Trailer
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Many people unfairly compare this film with the Truman Show as both films involve showing a normal blokes life live on TV, for 24 hours a day. However, this is where the similarities end. The theme, approach and type of the two films are completely different.
In Ed TV, Ed Pekurney plays the truly likable guy who allows his life to be filmed for the country's entertainment. The humour ensues as his program becomes an instant hit. The ratings soar when Eds feelings for his brothers girlfriend emerge, and continue as many parts of his family's history - however sordid or embarassing - gradually emerge.
A funny, engaging and very re-watchable film ideal for most collections, Ed TV forms a cunning juxtaposition with it's main character. A likeable guy going out of his way to entertain his country, starring in a truly funny film that goes out of its way to entertain its viewers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ed Pekurny is a normal guy who agrees to have his life broadcast on Tv 24 hours, 7 days a week. At first he is willing, but fame isn't all its cracked up to be. Matthew MacConaghey is great as Ed and the chemistry between him and Woody Harrelson (who plays his brother Ray) is dynamic. The special features seem endless as director Ron Howard explains his motives for making this movie. All in all a packed, fun and moving DVD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When looking at the A star cast you can see the talent there. With the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Hurley I knew this was a must watch.
From director Ron Howard viewers will get the chance to explore the life of middle aged singleton Ed Pekurny as he goes from being a nobody to a celebrity by volunteering himself to star in a network experiment, being filmed 24/7 live infront of millions.
The story is great because of the sheer stupidity used by the great cast. Through the likable funny characters viewers are giving different aspects of `real' life such as family, relationship and job ideologies are beautifully portrayed by the infamous stars.
Through consistent one liners and also physical humorous actions by the characters EDTV will win over many audiences as it adds chucklesome humour but drives itself on emotional driven situations to, given a perfectly balance aspect of real life.
From director Ron Howard viewers will get the chance to explore the life of middle aged singleton Ed Pekurny as he goes from being a nobody to a celebrity by volunteering himself to star in a network experiment, being filmed 24/7 live infront of millions.
The story is great because of the sheer stupidity used by the great cast. Through the likable funny characters viewers are giving different aspects of `real' life such as family, relationship and job ideologies are beautifully portrayed by the infamous stars.
Through consistent one liners and also physical humorous actions by the characters EDTV will win over many audiences as it adds chucklesome humour but drives itself on emotional driven situations to, given a perfectly balance aspect of real life.
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Good laughs and some deeper meaning
A good film offering comedy, a bit of romance and more. One that can be watched by just about anyone and keeps your lady happy as there are enough romance bits without being... Read more
Published 21 months ago by TheCorm
thoroughly entertaining
You can't go wrong with a film directed by Ron Howard.He always makes intelligent and highly watchable films and EDtv is no exception. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by dan the fan
Good drama/comedy
It's difficult to create a good movie that mixes comedy and drama in a good way. EDtv manages to do it. The movie is perhaps more relevant today than it was when it was released. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2008 by NoWireHangers
Big Brother Hollywood Version
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson work excellently on screen as Ed, the guy who is put on TV, and Ray, his energetic brother, who WANTS his life to be put on TV. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2007 by Jay
great!
This is a great film that made me laugh out loud in quite a few places, and is definately worth watching, the underlying theme is romance, but it doesn't overpower the movie - it... Read more
Published on 14 April 2005 by Miss K J McKenzie
ha ha ha ha HA
What a film - i only watched this after it was on the tele, and after Mathew McConahey had become more of a household name and up until then it had not interested me, but, OH MY... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2003
Amusing romantic comedy full of sharp social comedy
A postmodern commentary on the rise of 'reality TV' in a similar vein to "Five Minutes", Ed TV is one of few romantic comedies that are actually funny. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2002 by L. C. Jones
Enchanting Romantic Comedy
An enchanting and lighthearted romantic comedy, where Matthew McConaughey really turns on his charms both as Ed and as himself, making the viewer of this film almost wish there... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2000
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