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Dreamland (2006)

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Reviews Counted:14

Fresh:10

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.3/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] On appeal for mature thematic elements, including drug content and sexuality

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Audrey lives in Dreamland, a small cluster of mobile homes located somewhere in the middle of the vast, dusty desert of New Mexico. This tiny, sun-drenched oasis is also home to... Eighteen-year-old Audrey lives in Dreamland, a small cluster of mobile homes located somewhere in the middle of the vast, dusty desert of New Mexico. This tiny, sun-drenched oasis is also home to Audrey's best friend, Calista, who dreams of beauty pageants and love affairs while struggling with illness and fear of the future. Dependable, level-headed Audrey is equally uncertain about what the future holds. Surrounded by loved ones who need taking care of, including her devoted, agoraphobic father and the ethereal Calista, Audrey can't imagine a life away from the familiar open skies and languid pace of Dreamland. At the same time, her poetry reflects a deep longing for something more. The arrival of a teenage boy, spending a last summer with his family before college, awakens something in Audrey. Poised in the still, breathless moment between adolescence and adulthood, she must decide what sort of life she wants to lead. Dreamland suggests that even in the wide-open spaces where the desert meets the sky, the human heart can feel constrained and confined. First-time feature filmmaker Jason Matzner has crafted a deeply felt drama that boasts strong performances all around, particularly from Agnes Bruckner; her portrayal of Audrey is one of the highlights of this visually stunning and emotionally charged film. -- © Sundance Film Festival [More]

Starring: Agnes Bruckner, Kelli Garner, Justin Long, Chris Mulkey

Starring: Agnes Bruckner, Kelli Garner, Justin Long, Chris Mulkey, Gina Gershon, John Corbett, Brian Klugman

Director: Jason Matzner

Director: Jason Matzner

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12/30/06
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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/30/06
Film Threat

As the mother of a preteen daughter who has dragged me to a number of teen movies, I was captivated by this strange mutant of a movie. There is skill here, and some poignant scenes that stayed with me, including a first kiss scene that's one of the bette

Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
04/23/07
Beverly Berning
Beverly Berning
culturevulture.net

The cast is solid, the characters fascinating, the direction notable, the story shaky.

Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment Comment
12/18/06
David Cornelius
David Cornelius
DVDTalk.com

...there's little doubt that the film heralds the arrival of a promising new director.

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
12/16/06
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

After all the put-upon jokes about trailer trash, finally here is a place where the terminology of community really defines itself.

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02/01/06
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

The awe-inspiring New Mexico scenery and light and the performance of lead actress Agnes Bruckner lift this teen drama above the usual fare.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
10/07/06
Jane Stevenson
Jane Stevenson
Jam! Movies

The performances are all fine, with Bruckner and Corbett the standouts as a parent and child with roles reversed after a death in the family.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
12/06/06
Marrit Ingman
Marrit Ingman
Austin Chronicle

An atmospheric ensemble piece boasting several richly portrayed characters.

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04/12/06
Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
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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.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
12/05/06
Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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a long way to go for such a tepid lesson

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12/07/06
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

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.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
01/27/06
Justin Chang
Justin Chang
Variety

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

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09/15/06
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
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As swoony and verbose and serious as an adolescent's journal entry.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
12/05/06
Ty Burr
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