Dreamland

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 13, 2020

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Ratings

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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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