peolly
Pretentious plot. Okay acting. Shallow characters The verdict? So-so.What first turned me off was Calista, or Cindy, or whatever her name is, the character had about the same IQ as your average eggplant. She changed her name to Calista because it sounded "hot" like a porn star name? It just shows why the rest of the world hate America, ha. And as the story progresses, some cute basketball player moves into the trailer park that both Audrey and "Calista" were drooling over, but you know, since Calista was dying and everything, Audrey as her best friend backed off of the guy (not spoiling anything, it's made fairly obvious what's going on from the beginning). And the two start dating and whatever while Audrey watches from the side and she realizes that she's in love with him or something. Ha, ha, little girls, we'll talk when you can tell the difference between love and infatuation. It's just stupid teenage melodramatic bull, aren't you supposed to go through that stuff when you're like 14? Okay enough ranting, now for the good parts of the film, the cinematography, absolutely gorgeous, I cannot even imagine how many hours and days someone would have to film at that same spot to get those stunning shots of the sky. Conclusion? The plot and the characters aren't so great but it is quite something to look at.
crispy_owl
Yeah, okay, so it wasn't so trailer park trashy, but unless you have the emotional depth of a wading pool, you'll enjoy it.If you've ever been the girl that put others needs before your own instead of being the kind of person who only cares about themselves, you'll love this movie.If you have ever let your best friend have a boy you liked then regretted it and made bad choices in life, you'll love this movie.I could really identify with the main character. I'm also empathic, so maybe I felt it more deeply than the person who posted before me.All I know is I bawled like a baby for a good portion of it and even threatened my husband with bodily harm if he touched or breathed in the general direction of the remote control. (He has to watch the Weather Channel the second he walks through the door.) I liked the ending. If you're a deeper person than others, you probably will too.
postmanwhoalwaysringstwice
With echoes of Allison Ander's "Gas, Food, Lodging", "Dreamland" tells a believable and engaging coming of age tale through the eyes of Audrey, a recent high school graduate caught at a personal crossroads. She lives in the ironically titled trailer park in the middle of the desert called Dreamland, which acts as a place to dream of something more, but few hold the hope required to get anywhere else. It's a stunning work with a muted visual canvas, showing images that evoke the desolation and abandonment the characters feel. Agnes Bruckner, who gave a stand-out performance in the little seen gem "Blue Car", again shows true skill as she keeps her highly conflicted character from becoming maudlin.
rushmore-6
This is an excellent film about love, friendship and believing in yourself. The cast does an awesome job - especially Justin Long as the guy caught in the middle of two best friends. I also really liked John Corbett's performance - he really had me routing for him.Agnes Bruckner plays Audrey, the faithful friend and dutiful daughter. Instead of pursuing her dream to go to college, Audrey worries that her widowed father and best friend couldn't survive without her. When a new cute guy arrives on the scene, Audrey is forced to choose between love and friendship. In the process, she learns how to let go and fulfill her dreams while those around her learn how to embrace their independence.Dreamland is a place I'd like to visit!
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