Dreamland

Dreamland (2006)

  • 71% of critics liked it
    (14 reviews)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (5,524 ratings)

A selfless teen who has always put the needs of others before her own experiences a personal crisis after setting her best friend up with her handsome new neighbor in an affecting coming-of-age drama starring Agnes Bruckner, Kelli Garner, and Justin Long. Ever since Audrey's (Bruckner) mother died,… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By
Jason Matzner
Written By
Tom Willett
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
Jan 23, 2006 Wide
On DVD
Dec 19, 2006
Dreamland Motion Picture Co.

Critic Reviews

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    The filmmakers were clearly not interested in the ending but in exploring the characters and the situation, and they do that with sophistication and genuine feeling, both for the people and the environment.

  • Ty Burr, Boston Globe

    As swoony and verbose and serious as an adolescent's journal entry.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    The gossamer spell is undone when the script topples into melodrama and then a too-tidy resolution.

  • Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter

    An atmospheric ensemble piece boasting several richly portrayed characters.

  • Justin Chang, Variety

    Despite some sketchy story elements, much of it is pretty intoxicating -- that is, until the unambiguous life lessons bring pic down to earth with an earnest splat.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Thomas J


    Others may not enjoy this movie as much as I did because I felt a real connection to the character with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) because I also have MS. The dreams to escape the reality of the situation she lives in is TOO familiar!! Dreamland could just as easily be where I am (and… More

  • Nicki M


    Liked this a lot. Very moving and the whole cast do a great job with this (even John Corbett who is normally the kiss of death in a film as far as I am concerned). It's a fairly small film in that not a lot happens, but it is beautiful to look at (who would have thought life in… More

  • Curtis L


    I have a hard time believing that the only two girls in a small trailer park are so hot, nice, and okay with living in the middle of nowhere. Not a terrible movie, but not amazing either.

  • Christopher H


    "Dreamland" is down-to-earth and everything an independent film should be. The cast is by far the gold lining of the film, with John Corbett delivering his most touching role yet. Kelli Garner shows off her stunning good looks while playing a struggling MS patient, adding a… More

  • Sarah P


    I thought the plot was really boring and at times really cheesy (fast forward to the girl running to the bees, drawing a heart around herself in the sand, and then trying to get the bees to kill her (?) ) But I gave it 2 stars anyway, because it was so beautifully shot.

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