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Dream Lover

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 44min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
4,7/10
676
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Kristy McNichol in Dream Lover (1986)
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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaShe'd been ruled by her father all her life, and now, after she's been attacked in her apartment, struggling musician Kathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep... Leggi tuttoShe'd been ruled by her father all her life, and now, after she's been attacked in her apartment, struggling musician Kathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.She'd been ruled by her father all her life, and now, after she's been attacked in her apartment, struggling musician Kathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results.

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    • Alan J. Pakula
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Jon Boorstin
  • Star
    • Kristy McNichol
    • Ben Masters
    • Paul Shenar
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    4,7/10
    676
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Alan J. Pakula
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Jon Boorstin
    • Star
      • Kristy McNichol
      • Ben Masters
      • Paul Shenar
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    • 11Recensioni della critica
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    Kristy McNichol
    Kristy McNichol
    • Kathy Gardner
    Ben Masters
    Ben Masters
    • Michael Hansen
    Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar
    • Ben Gardner
    Justin Deas
    Justin Deas
    • Kevin McCann
    John McMartin
    John McMartin
    • Martin
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    • Claire
    Joseph Culp
    Joseph Culp
    • Danny
    Matthew Penn
    Matthew Penn
    • Billy
    Paul West
    • Shep
    Matthew Long
    Matthew Long
    • Vaughn Capisi
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Dr. James
    Ellen Parker
    • Nurse Jennifer
    Lynn Webster
    • Policewoman
    Brenda Cowling
    Brenda Cowling
    • Hotel Manager
    Charles West
    • Man at Hilton Hotel
    Dennis Creaghan
    Dennis Creaghan
    • Policeman
    Dolores Sutton
    Dolores Sutton
    • Additional Voice
    • (voce)
    Denise Stephenson
    Denise Stephenson
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      • Alan J. Pakula
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Jon Boorstin
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    5Vomitron_G

    The Room of Slow Dreams

    Well, all-in-all this is a rather lame & pretty disappointing movie. It's not badly made or hasn't any noticeable technical flaws for that matter. It's just that the pacing was too slow and on several occasions the suspense was really lacking. A lady gets attacked in her apartment by an unwelcome visitor (well not really her apartment, since she's still a little daddy's girl, but an apartment she sub-rents from some musician who is out of town). She manages to overcome him. However, she remains traumatized and starts developing some serious mental issues (like in: ripe for the loony-bin). I won't tell much more for those of you who still want to check out this movie, because, well, it is directed by Alan J. Pakula after all, so I'm sure you could do worse picking up a random movie (not that I'm a fan of this director or anything). It has maybe one or two tense scenes and some enjoyable dream-sequences. But that's all, basically. The final scenes in the building in London had something promising going on there, but in the end the conclusion is just disappointing. They really should at least have thrown maybe some incest and a lot of killings in there to spice things up (not that these are things that make a movie good, but hey, if you're out to terrify your audience, then why not make the extra effort?). But no, just pretty lame stuff and secretive dream-research in some basement room is all you will find in this one. So why didn't I flunk this movie? I dunno... maybe I'm just a nice guy. Or maybe it's a better movie than I first thought it was? If I'll ever re-watch it, I'll let you know.
    3mjneu59

    apathetic, ersatz thriller

    If there isn't much in this modest, sub-Hitchcock thriller worth criticizing it's only because there isn't much in it worth noticing at all. The premise is fascinating: that a drug might be used (or, in this case, abused) to block the chemical in our brains that inhibits muscular action during sleep, allowing us to unconsciously act out our dreams. But the script never aspires toward anything more than a routine psycho-thriller of curiously limited means: the film seems to have been made on two or three sparse studio sets with a very small cast, led by Kristy McNichol as the young test subject who naturally forgets to ask about an antidote. A throw away release doomed the film to a quick, easy death at the box office, which is a shame considering the far worse features being plugged that same summer, and the unsettling streak of sadism didn't help matters: most of McNichol's dreams find her a victim of rape and/or extreme violence.
    4TheLittleSongbird

    Not good enough to be a dream, not bad enough to be a snore

    The involvement of lead actress Kristy McNicohl, director Alan J. Pakula and cinematographer Sven Nykvist (best known for his regular work with Ingmar Bergman), as well as a fascinating premise, were four good reasons to see 'Dream Lover'.

    Really hate to see one of the dissenting voices here but 'Dream Lover' didn't do it for me. Can see why it was panned by critics because to me there were some big problems, while not finding it anywhere as dreadful as reputed (certainly do not agree that 'Dream Lover' didn't have redeeming values). 'Dream Lover' was just a film that could have executed a good idea much better. It had all the makings of a thought-provoking and creepy film, but both of these only came in spurts rather than an overall whole.

    'Dream Lover's' best asset is Nykvist's cinematography, frighteningly surreal and beautifully dreamy 'Dream Lover' looks striking in this regard. The sets and lighting are similarly atmospheric. Some sequences actually are pretty unsettling and have suspense and creepiness.

    The cast are also a strength and do their best with the wanting material with professional. McNichol is in an atypically darker role to usual and gives plenty of intensity and vulnerability, it's a great lead performance in a challenging and different role for her. Plus she looks sensational. Paul Shenar, who if he made better career choices and hadn't died so young just three years later would have made it bigger, plays one of the creepiest domineering father figures personally seen in any film recently. His chemistry with McNichol has moments of pathos and chills.

    Ben Masters is charming and Justin Deas makes the most of a role that isn't developed enough. There are a few thought-provoking moments.

    On the other hand, the story and pacing spoil 'Dream Lover'. Some of the pace is leaden and like riding on the back of a lethargic snail. In terms of atmosphere, there is a lack of tension and suspense in general and too often is too sterile. The story is dull with parts that feel like overlong and irrelevant padding and not always easy to follow (downright confusing even in some places), while the ending is anti-climactic and preposterous.

    Pakula's direction is uninspired at best and somnambulist at worst, don't think he was that interested in the film or knew what to do with it. While the production values are generally good some of the editing is amateurish, especially the shocking gaffes in day/night scenes.

    Rest of the cast struggle to do anything with sketchily written plot device characters (true of the characters here in general) and weak dialogue. The script has thoughtful moments but generally is flabby and gets bogged down by too much confused and rambling psychobabble and overkill histrionics. The music score is forgettable and doesn't really gel with the atmosphere of the film.

    On the whole, not that bad but to me it was far from a dream. 4/10 Bethany Cox
    4gridoon

    "There are about 100 tortures in your living room"...the 101st must be the pacing of this movie.

    In the opening and closing credits, the filmmakers acknowledge the services of sleep research centers and consultants in the making of this movie. But while there is some educational dialogue about dreams, the main concept - the heroine acting out her dreams - is not as innovative as they seem to think; haven't these people ever heard of the word "sleepwalking"? Kristy McNichol is fine (if one-note) in a demanding role, but director Pakula's pacing is off, the thrills are few, and the finale, with one character apparently transforming into Superman, is ludicrous. (*1/2)
    7moonspinner55

    A chilly gem

    Young flautist in New York City joins her teacher's jazz group, which means defying her imposing widower-father and moving into her own apartment in the Village. But an attack on her first night plagues her with a recurring nightmare, sending her to a sleep research center. MGM/UA had no idea how to market this admittedly slow, low-keyed but ambitious thriller from director Alan J. Pakula, and it pretty much vanished. Still, the film presents an intriguing scenario and an interesting take on sleep disorders, though it cheats in its dealings with the heroine's complicated relationship with her chilly papa (it seems almost incestual); also, the finale, which relies on a stunt for its impact, is undercut by sloppy editing. In the lead, Kristy McNichol gives a very good performance despite being somewhat miscast; the actress was eager to shed her tomboy persona, yet she's all wrong when dolled up in period costumes or gowns (she also draws the line at nudity, with the camera dropping to her feet when she gets out of bed after sex). Still, McNichol gives this psychological puzzle an honorable try, and her dreams--four or five scenarios overlapping, intermingling--are fascinating. Michael Small composed the eerie, shimmering score. *** from ****

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    • Data di uscita
      • 2 aprile 1986 (Francia)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
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      • Korkunç Kabus
    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Londra, Inghilterra, Regno Unito
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      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
      • 502.237 USD
    • Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
      • 202.733 USD
      • 23 feb 1986
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      • Dolby Stereo
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      • 1.85 : 1

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