Dreamland
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 13, 2020
5.6
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Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Ratings
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Brent_MarchantNov 25, 2020
Perhaps the worst sin a crime saga can commit is being dull, yet that's precisely what bogs down this Depression Era tale of a fugitive on the run who's shepherded out of harm's way by a star-crossed, impressionable, adventure-seeking youth.Perhaps the worst sin a crime saga can commit is being dull, yet that's precisely what bogs down this Depression Era tale of a fugitive on the run who's shepherded out of harm's way by a star-crossed, impressionable, adventure-seeking youth. (Think "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) meets "Summer of '42" (1971), and you've got a rough idea what this one is about.) Unfortunately, neither the crime element nor the sexual tension is ever quite what it could (or should) be, with far too much boring chatter and only paltry servings of what should have made this film engaging. To be sure, Margot Robbie's performance as the bad girl femme fatale is a sure-fire winner, and the picture's stunning cinematography and superb production values place viewers right in the heart of the 1930s Dust Bowl. But the dearth of elements that should have driven this offering severely undercuts the guts of the story, regrettably making it a mostly big tedious snooze.… Expand
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TVJerryNov 18, 2020
This film takes place in the dust bowl in 30s Texas and the drama is at least that dry. Finn Cole plays a young man frustrated with his small town life and intrigued by crime stories. Enter a beautiful bank robber (Margo Robbie) who seducesThis film takes place in the dust bowl in 30s Texas and the drama is at least that dry. Finn Cole plays a young man frustrated with his small town life and intrigued by crime stories. Enter a beautiful bank robber (Margo Robbie) who seduces him into helping her. While both of the performances are compelling, the overwrought script and deadly pacing can’t elevate this above mediocre romance drama. The excitement of a crime spree never materializes, leaving us with dashed expectations.… Expand
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bfoore90Jun 29, 2021
Margot Robbie continues to prove herself as a versatile actor but she can't save this dull and sluggish film
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JLuis_001Dec 4, 2020
To be honest this film wouldn't have gotten the same attention if it weren't for Margot Robbie and I think she got the role to continue proving herself as a more serious actor, besides the stardom she got from Harley Quinn. The film is wellTo be honest this film wouldn't have gotten the same attention if it weren't for Margot Robbie and I think she got the role to continue proving herself as a more serious actor, besides the stardom she got from Harley Quinn. The film is well made, but cannot help being a bit boring.… Expand
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ty92Dec 21, 2022
This movie was interesting but I didn't like the ending. If they would have made this more of a happy ever after kind of an ending I think it would have worked better. But just killing her off was kind of BS.
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KenRAug 10, 2022
This film turned out to be one of the surprises of the year, offering some rare style from moviemakers I’d not heard of before. Production values, visual design, and performances are first class with strong naturalistic use of dramaticThis film turned out to be one of the surprises of the year, offering some rare style from moviemakers I’d not heard of before. Production values, visual design, and performances are first class with strong naturalistic use of dramatic locations, transporting the thinking viewer into some bleak, dust-battered landscapes. First time feature writer Nicolaas Zwart creates an interesting variety of characters to propel this study of a wounded, escaping female bank robber (Marot Robbie) holed up in the barn of a struggling 1930s dustbowl farm – in turn, being assisted by the owner’s downtrodden young step-son (Finn Cole) Co-writer, director and score composer Miles Joris Payrafite works well with Award-winning cinematographer Lyle Vincent, creating a moody atmosphere with eye-popping shots of massive dust storms blanketing barren farmlands. For some, this could be familiar ground, but the cast of above-average performers and strong visual treatment should keep the patient viewer fully engaged. There’s a winning star turn by young Darby Camp, as the son’s adoring young sister.

A largely unnecessary scene featuring a seduction in a shower is overlong and somewhat detracts from the general flow of the story, along with some F-bombs that filter through. As in most movies, there are the odd details that don’t always work, but these are minor compared to many - and with all the modern innovations for sound, some of the post production voice-over narration was a little muffled and hard to hear – otherwise a slick and thoughtfully enjoyable entertainment.… Expand
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mikyhardJun 30, 2021
Not a masterpiece, but good love/gangster story with surprisingly good cinematography.
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MoviePhanSep 27, 2021
Beautifully set and filmed 30's gangster on the run story. Margot Robbie and Finn Cole have wonderful chemistry. The music is also a hauntingly good part of the ambience of the film. The old man who plays the spoons scene is intense startBeautifully set and filmed 30's gangster on the run story. Margot Robbie and Finn Cole have wonderful chemistry. The music is also a hauntingly good part of the ambience of the film. The old man who plays the spoons scene is intense start to finish. This is a good watch on Showtime now.… Expand
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