Dreamland
Dreamland
PG-13 | 23 January 2006 (USA)
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A young woman who lives in a desert trailer park must choose between caring for her hapless father and sick friend or fulfilling her own destiny.

Reviews
Evengyny

Thanks for the memories!

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ReaderKenka

Let's be realistic.

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ChanBot

i must have seen a different film!!

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Glimmerubro

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

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kennoth-sasa

I would have normally never watched this kind of movie, or even heard about it for that matter, had I not caught it on TV this evening. However, once I did start to watch, it sucked me right in.Story-wise it is nothing extraordinary, a teen coming of age story that we've seen a hundred times. But add a little of strange, solitary atmosphere, quirky characters and lovely cinematography, and you get something worth your time. I especially appreciated almost a noir-like feeling present in the movie. The movie manages to be on the verge of hopelessness, but at the same time it projects an aura of hope. I suppose the bittersweet ending is therefore somewhat fitting.Last touch was also subtle, but important soundtrack that helped create the ambiance of a beautiful desert solace. The actors themselves did a stellar job, though I don't find them to be the strongest points of the movie. Overall, a surprisingly good indie film. 6.8/10

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crispy_owl

Yeah, okay, so it wasn't so trailer park trashy, but unless you have the emotional depth of a wading pool, you'll enjoy it.If you've ever been the girl that put others needs before your own instead of being the kind of person who only cares about themselves, you'll love this movie.If you have ever let your best friend have a boy you liked then regretted it and made bad choices in life, you'll love this movie.I could really identify with the main character. I'm also empathic, so maybe I felt it more deeply than the person who posted before me.All I know is I bawled like a baby for a good portion of it and even threatened my husband with bodily harm if he touched or breathed in the general direction of the remote control. (He has to watch the Weather Channel the second he walks through the door.) I liked the ending. If you're a deeper person than others, you probably will too.

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Jim Hemphill

This is a compelling, evocative coming of age story that has uniformly terrific performances and expert cinematography. The film invites and earns comparison with indie landmarks like GAS FOOD LODGING and RUBY IN PARADISE but is far more than a mere imitation. The stunning photography eschews the grainy, hand-held look of many independent films in favor of a classical expressionism that beautifully conveys the emotions at the story's core. Those emotions are in turn beautifully portrayed by a flawless cast that is given solid support by an unusually strong score and collection of source songs. For viewers looking for a solid character-based dramedy, this is a must see.

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ArizWldcat

This is an introspective film about a young girl named Audrey. Her mother has died, her father is agoraphobic, and her best friend is struggling with her health as well. They live in a beautiful area of New Mexico, but their home is a dismal trailer park. Audrey would like to escape this dead end life but sees no way out since most of the people she loves depend on her. This movie is about her (and their) journey to discover how they can escape their ruts.The film is well made; the characters are all well developed, and Agnes Bruckner, John Corbett (in a big departure from his usual persona) and Justin Long (among others!!) all do a great job portraying their respective characters.Unfortunately, this film won't reach a wide audience, but for what it's worth, I enjoyed it.

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