Singing in My Sleep

This film was so likable because the characters were believable. Anytime actors can bring to life a story that makes the audience feel like they resonate with the characters or know someone just like the characters, you know you are watching artists that put their souls on the screen for all to see. I especially loved Malen Akerman and Jacob Bond's performances. As a parent, watching Malen Akerman struggle with her flaws while also deeply loving and wanting the best for her daughter, I danced in the kitchen with her and felt her joy. And Jacob Bond was such a breath of fresh air in the character of a friend who always wanted more but respected boundaries. Watch this film.

Jessica Belkin is very attractive, she is a wonderful singer, and she shows early promise as an actress. Here she is the featured character Charlotte, a singer and songwriter not far from her real self. It has been said each of us has a custom-made role, it is playing ourselves.

However Ms. Belkin has devolved into a nasty habit that makes her pretty much unwatchable. She has a beautiful NORMAL speaking voice but more and more she devolves into a very annoying "vocal fry" in her voice. Especially as she is ending a phrase. I found it to be so annoying and distracting as to prevent me from listening to what she is saying, instead I can only listen to how she is saying it.

I did a search and pulled up older interviews she has done, again she has a beautiful NORMAL speaking voice, she is able to eliminate the vocal fry but for some strange reason insists on putting it in. Maybe she thinks that makes her more appealing? It does just the opposite. She is young enough to correct it, I am hoping someone close to her will point it out.

The other main character plays her mother, Malin Akerman as Mary She has been one of my favorites over the years and her role here is no exception.

Singing in my Sleep is a wonderful indie film for music lovers everywhere. It's a story focused on characters that feel real, wrapped in a blanket made out of genuinely great music! I laughed, I teared up, I jammed along, and I had an amazing time watching this film. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

First off, this is no Coyote Ugly. The music is so-so (nothing catchy), the singing about the same, and the story basically a rehash of a roadie musician engaging with a few too many roadies and forgetting his daughter (his new marriage and child are never explained). Take a quick nap and you'll find that you didn't miss anything. But for a college-type, low budget film, this is tolerable and likely perfect for the TikTok crowd but not for the older adult looking for a film with a bit more substance. We watched because of the 4.5-star rating, before realizing that only 4 people had reviewed it (perhaps the producer and his daughter were two of those). Take this movie with a grain of salt, or perhaps a saltshaker full...

The acting in the film, especially Jacob Bond as the sweet love interest, were so natural that I was able to settle into the film to enjoy it. We don't often get young, male characters who give us kindness as male friends. I really appreciated the storyline of a young man who loves the female lead but doesn't take advantage of her vulnerability. And the actor was able to deliver a character both compelling and beautiful. I'll be watching for his next film. The lead has a pretty voice that carried the songs. Malen Ackerman is also incredible as the flawed but devoted mother. I'll be buying this one to watch over and over.