Dreamland

Until then, there are small films like Dreamland which, though far from perfect, is better than most thanks to Bruckner's amazing intimacy with the camera and that peculiar face of hers; both plain and extraordinarily unique in its beauty. The cold reality onscreen clashes with the attempts to create a separate theatrical reality for a poetic drama. ... Full Review

However, director Matzner generally keeps the vibe organic and natural with a messy-looking Bruckner often sporting zit cream on her chin, just like most teenagers do and for that I applaud them. Matzner also relies on British electronica artist Photek to provide much of the film's score, which sets a nice dreamy tone for the Georgia O'Keefe-like desert and sky imagery. ... Full Review

Male performances, though less dominant, are equally understated and effective.....while Garner implodes heartbreakingly as the tragic beauty Calista..... ... Full Review

Dreamland has a hazy beauty to it and some interesting characters (Mookie excepted) driving the story.....At its heart it is not the awful direct-to-DVD movie....First-time director Jason Matzner directs this brief love triangle story with a gentle hand.....Dreamland may be stuffed full of cliched characters in its trailer trash setting (and why a trailer park would be constructed under power lines in the middle of the New Mexico desert I have no idea), but let's put.... ... Full Review

Some intrigue develops when dreamy high-school basketballer Mookie (Justin Long) moves into the 'land and both girls fall for him, which is entirely fitting for a film....Unfortunately, the film also trades in Tom Willet's unspeakable TV dialogue that's meant to be serious.... ... Full Review

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment presents the romantic, coming of age story Dreamland, available on DVD December 19. From Jason Matzner (directorial debut), comes the story of a young woman who has spent her life taking care of everyone around her,... ... Full Article