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Dream Scenario

2023, comedy, fantasy

102 minutes

Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

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2024-02-05

What a simply fantastic, weird and honestly refreshing piece. Read more

8.0

2023-11-29

Equally nimble is Borgli’s writing, coloring the all-too-real horror of celebrity with running jokes about ants, zebras and the Talking Heads. None of the richness in the script is lost on Cage or a game ensemble. Read more

7.0

2023-12-03

The structure may challenge some viewers, but those who stay engaged will find plenty of awkwardness offering a distinct cinematic pleasure. In summary, the surreal and ambiguity never dwindle the emotional stakes. Read more

7.0

2023-11-27

Overall this is an admirable work by Borgli, a highly original, genre-bending piece that actually has something interesting to say. Read more

7.0

2023-11-14

Perhaps if he had been given more time to develop his script and figure out exactly what it is he wants to say here, Dream Scenario might have been more roundly satisfying. As it is, it's one of the year's most engaging and interesting movies for at least two thirds of its running time, but its lack of thematic precision feels like a missed opportunity to create a more lasting impression. Read more

7.0

2023-11-12

It’s an intriguing concept, well told albeit with a finale that didn’t quite do it for me. But Cage is truly magnificent throughout. Read more

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9.0

2024-07-31

Dream Scenario is een fascinerende nachtmerrie die de sociale lusten en lasten van deze tijd volledig omarmt. De film zet aan tot nadenken en toont op ijzersterke manier de keerzijde van plotselinge roem. Read more

8.0

2024-07-28

Dream Scenario biedt een hilarische en schrijnende kijk op de onverwachte gevolgen van plotselinge beroemdheid, met een sublieme prestatie van Nicolas Cage. Read more

7.5

2024-03-25

Het is een unieke film die de verbeelding prikkelt, met een sterke hoofdrol voor Nicolas Cage, die opnieuw bewijst dat hij uitstekend kan acteren. Read more

6.0

2024-03-14

Als je zes films per jaar maakt, zit er vast wel eens een aardige tussen. Voor 2023 is dat Dream Scenario, een wonderlijk verhaal over een leraar die in de dromen van miljoenen mensen verschijnt. Read more

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