Dreamland
Dreamland

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Dreamland

2019
Movie
92 min
English

On the night of the strangest wedding in cinema history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stonecold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users50%
Director: Miles Joris-PeyrafitteGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

In a dust-choked, near-future America ravaged by poverty and disease, a young man's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a fugitive who holds the key to a legendary treasure. As he becomes entangled in her dangerous pursuit, he must navigate a treacherous path between his impoverished reality and the allure of a mythical fortune.

Critical Reception

Dreamland received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who generally found its premise intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped. While the performances, particularly Margot Robbie's, were occasionally praised, the film was often criticized for its slow pacing, convoluted plot, and failure to fully capitalize on its dystopian setting and noir elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric visuals and Margot Robbie's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of narrative cohesion.

  • Found to be an uneven blend of dystopian sci-fi and crime thriller.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's concept interesting but were largely disappointed by its execution, citing a slow pace and an uninspired storyline. While some appreciated the acting, many felt the movie failed to deliver a satisfying or memorable experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Austin, Texas, with many of the dusty, desolate landscapes created through production design and visual effects to depict a post-apocalyptic America.

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SWITCH.

‘Dreamland’ is an extremely strange movie, and that strangeness will either endear it to you or alienate you. Equal parts violent, tragic, comic, silly and surreal, your best bet is to go limp and let the madcap moments of the film wash ove...