I'll See You in My Dreams

Bleecker Street Media | Release Date: May 15, 2015

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Ratings

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preciouskikiJun 14, 2015

Blythe Danner is just stunning in this movie. She is so lovely to look at and yet so natural looking. It is a pleasure to see a woman nowadays who can look so beautiful without wearing tons of heavy makeup. She is such a wonderful actress andBlythe Danner is just stunning in this movie. She is so lovely to look at and yet so natural looking. It is a pleasure to see a woman nowadays who can look so beautiful without wearing tons of heavy makeup. She is such a wonderful actress and deserves an Oscar nomination for this understated yet spot-on performance. Martin Starr is wonderful as the guy who cleans her pool and becomes her friend. I've admired his work in every movie I've seen him in (from "Adventureland" to "Knocked Up" and now the TV show "Silicon Valley"). Although I have loved his quirky long-haired characters, it's nice to see him playing a regular-guy character with short hair. I'd like to see him get a lot of work in future films. Both he and Blythe Danner are just absolute gems. And it's great to see Sam Elliott, June Squibb, Mary Kay Place, Rhea Perlman, and (surprise!) wasn't that Max Gail of "Barney Miller" fame? (He played Det. Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz) I thought so! Yup, and he was wonderful in a small part. This was a wonderful ensemble piece. I think it deserved a more memorable title, though.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 15, 2015

Somehow, after an extraordinary 40+ year career, Blythe Danner finally takes on her very first leading role--a debut leading role which may even land her an Oscar nomination. As a widow in her 70s, Blythe evokes a specific charm that draws usSomehow, after an extraordinary 40+ year career, Blythe Danner finally takes on her very first leading role--a debut leading role which may even land her an Oscar nomination. As a widow in her 70s, Blythe evokes a specific charm that draws us in and brings the emotion out in us all. Together, with her friends and new lovers, our eyes open to a world of possibilities and love along with her.… Expand

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amboyJun 30, 2015

This movie is a small miracle. I do not like films that can be easily dismissed as chick flix or rom coms. This transcends the genre--it is funny, tough minded and moving. Blythe Danner gives the performance of her life, and theThis movie is a small miracle. I do not like films that can be easily dismissed as chick flix or rom coms. This transcends the genre--it is funny, tough minded and moving. Blythe Danner gives the performance of her life, and the supporting cast is uniformly faultless. The movie is funny and moving and affirms life without slipping into the sentimental. If you're open to films whose only special effect is intelligence and honesty, see it.… Expand

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dinojay2Jun 22, 2015

An unusually honest look at getting older, and what we should or can expect from our lives. I liked the way they stayed away from gimmicks, just really gave you a thorough look at what she was thinking and going through, both good and bad.

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GreatMartinMay 31, 2015

I don’t know if 2 movies of the same genre are the start of a trend but I hope so. During the second week of May I went to see “Five Flights Up”, a movie about an elderly couple together for forty years with neither dying of Alzheimer’s orI don’t know if 2 movies of the same genre are the start of a trend but I hope so. During the second week of May I went to see “Five Flights Up”, a movie about an elderly couple together for forty years with neither dying of Alzheimer’s or any other ‘old people’ diseases nor were they battling with being an inter-racial couple. They were a pair who made and enjoyed a life together the only trauma being of the old man and their old dog having to climb 5 flights of stairs. The leads were played by Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman each looking and feeling comfortable in their long term relationship and the audience believed in them.

This week I saw “I’ll See You In MY Dreams” with Blythe Danner sparkling in her role as an independent woman, a retired school teacher, who, when younger, had dabbled as a band singer, now a widow for 20 years, has a daughter who lives on the other coast and they maintain a mother/daughter relationship and friendship. She lives in her own home having enough money to maintain it along with hiring a pool boy. Her major conflict at this point in life is that she may have to put down her beloved Hazel, a dog, of 12 years. Just watching the light go out of Danner’s blue eyes as the procedure is done is the dramatic moment of the movie though other things do happen.

Danner plays cards with her girlfriends June Squibb, Rhea Perlman and Mary Kay Place, all who are trying to get her to move into the retirement community where they live. These are women who have adapted to being seniors who can get goofy on medical marijuana, go on a speed dating romp, play golf, talk a little ‘naughty’, drink some, well a lot, of wine.

When Mary Kay sees Danner’s pool boy leaving her house early one morning she is not above thinking what most women would think and when a handsome, virile looking, possibly Mr. Right in the form of Sam Elliot shows up in a meet cute scene you think you know where the movie is heading just as you might justifiably think you know what will happen between Danner and the pool boy Martin Starr when they go to a karaoke bar on what might be or not be a date.

Directed by Brett Haley, who also wrote it along with Marc Basch, this is not a Golden Girls television situation comedy or a cougar and young man story or woman desperate for another man to make their life whole. This is a film, like “5 Flights Up”, that looks at a group of people who have lived most of their life, are near the end, and still find aspects to explore. Actually along with “Love Is Strange” starring John Lithgow and Alfred Molina, these pictures show professional actors who have always supported others with first class work now doing the same with and for others giving themselves a chance to be the stars they are.

PS No one ever made scarves look as good as Blythe Danner’s face and eyes do!… Expand

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BHBarryMay 17, 2015

"I’ll See You In My Dreams" was directed by Brett Haley who, together with Marc Basch, co-wrote the film. The movie stars Blythe Danner in her role as a widow in her 70’s facing life with her similarly situated friends and additional and"I’ll See You In My Dreams" was directed by Brett Haley who, together with Marc Basch, co-wrote the film. The movie stars Blythe Danner in her role as a widow in her 70’s facing life with her similarly situated friends and additional and varied male encounters. Ably supported by Rhea Perlman, May Kay Place and Sam Elliott, this is a charming film played beautifully by Ms. Danner who, at 72, portrays the widow with the sensitivity and intensity that only someone who has experienced in her real life that which the script has dictated for her. The widow of the late Bruce Paltrow and the mother of Gwyneth, Ms. Danner evokes in the viewer the honesty of her character so that the audience is seeing more than an actress simply performing a role. Ms. Danner has lived the reality of the film character in her personal life and one cannot feel that she is bringing much of that to the screen. This is a film worth seeing if, for no other reason, the fine performance of this wonderful actress who dominates every scene she is in and keeps the audience in the palm of her hand. I give the film an 8.0 rating and urge that it be seen by young and old alike for its message is universal and true.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticSep 26, 2015

This is a solid little indie film about dealing with loneliness and mortality. Blythe Danner, Sam Elliott, Rhea Pearlman, and Martin Starr are all terrific. Bottom line it's nothing special but it's still really good. B+

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TVJerryJun 14, 2015

Blythe Danner gets a lovely starring role as a 70something widow, who's been contently living in virtual solitude for 20 years. After a sad opening, she ventures into the possibility of a relationship with 2 very different men (Sam Elliott &Blythe Danner gets a lovely starring role as a 70something widow, who's been contently living in virtual solitude for 20 years. After a sad opening, she ventures into the possibility of a relationship with 2 very different men (Sam Elliott & Martin Starr). In addition to this, she hangs with a Bridge trio of typical characters. Even though the dialogue could have been sharper and funnier, the performances are all engaging (esp. Elliott). Many of the plot points are obvious, but the story still allows Danner to shine. This is the type of quiet personal film that sensitive mature audiences will appreciate, a bittersweet dramatic examination of aging, life and loss.… Expand

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netflicMay 31, 2015

Rom-com about a woman in her late 60s. I did not like neither the script (have to admit to a couple of laughs), nor the directing, nor the acting. Bleah... Left the theater after an hour or so...

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TheDavoJun 6, 2015

Why does Hollywood do such a bad job of turning fairly promising raw materials into a decent movie ? A decent premise, some likable characters and some likable actors to play those characters. The resulting movie is slow and directionlessWhy does Hollywood do such a bad job of turning fairly promising raw materials into a decent movie ? A decent premise, some likable characters and some likable actors to play those characters. The resulting movie is slow and directionless and the characters have roughly the depth of cardboard. If you are 70+ and female you may be able to relate. Everyone else needs to stay well away.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMay 24, 2015

An effecting drama with ample light touches to offset the surprisingly profound messages of life and loss. Excellent performances and heart-tugging moments abound, grabbing the audience and making an emotional impact in unexpected ways. WithAn effecting drama with ample light touches to offset the surprisingly profound messages of life and loss. Excellent performances and heart-tugging moments abound, grabbing the audience and making an emotional impact in unexpected ways. With that said, however, the film could use some tidying up in the writing and editing departments, but those shortfalls don't significantly detract from what is an otherwise-worthwhile cinematic experience.… Expand

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DOUGKJul 7, 2015

Good actors, potentially good story but too many unlikely aspects -- how many widows wait 20 years to go out with anyone? Relationship with a young shy pool guy? Elusive rat in the house? What is going on with the daughter? One night with aGood actors, potentially good story but too many unlikely aspects -- how many widows wait 20 years to go out with anyone? Relationship with a young shy pool guy? Elusive rat in the house? What is going on with the daughter? One night with a good man and he dies? The story seems to be grasping at straws of unrealistic and unlikely events because it has nothing else to say, no real message beyond the obvious, a lonely woman with a boring life and few options. Not enough meat for a real movie. Waste of good actors.… Expand

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mingothecatJun 20, 2015

If you liked Lost in Translation, you might like this. Equally slow-moving and boring. Danner was interesting but I didn't really have much sympathy for her character. Her house was sterile and she was too. She was either very emotionallyIf you liked Lost in Translation, you might like this. Equally slow-moving and boring. Danner was interesting but I didn't really have much sympathy for her character. Her house was sterile and she was too. She was either very emotionally shut-down or there was just nothing there. And her relationship with her daughter was odd. I could have almost been a depression commercial. Old people smoking pot: not funny. Maybe I wasn't quite old enough to be the target audience for this movie. There was just something disconnected about it.… Expand

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