The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)

If only it were on DVD......
This film is truly one of those sleepers that you never hear about and stumble upon. I stumbled when I found the VHS in a bargain bin for $5.00. It was one of the best $5.00 purchases I've ever made!

It's visually beautiful and colorful, the acting is great, the music fantastic, the story is sweet, yet it makes a statement. And my boys love it!

I've always been a Ray Bradbury fan and this just shows how well his vision can be translated to film IF you stay true to it. I only hope that someone puts it on DVD, so that they can restore the brilliance to the film that fades a little with VHS.

And if you don't laugh during the bar scene, then you have no sense of humor! I must say that my favorite character is Edward James Olmos' Vamanos. He amazes me with his range and ability as an actor.

Watch it with your family and enjoy.

Let the suit shine!

There's only one Ray Bradbury...
and of all the movies that have been made from his fiction, this one is closest to his own real voice. Goofy, exuberant, surreal, naive, humane and affirmative...quintessential Ray.

There's only one Ray Bradbury...
and of all the movies that have been made from his fiction, this one is closest to his own real voice. Goofy, exuberant, surreal, naive, humane and affirmative...quintessential Ray.