Film Review – Dreamland

The power of fantasy drives the story of “Dreamland,” which inspects a young man’s very real connection to his deepest desires, suddenly realizing all that’s required for a life lived with adventure and excitement. Such a sobering take on wish-fulfillment is scripted by Nicolaas Zwart, who makes his feature-length debut with the film, blending the escapism of pulp fiction with the hangover of responsibility. The material is interesting, analyzing the creation and breakdown of legends, and director Miles Joris-Peyrafitte brings style to the endeavor, manufacturing a period mood of desperation to best motivate troubled characters. “Dreamland” has atmosphere and a slightly different approach to the deconstruction of heroism, offering viewers tight introspection and games of trust as the picture moves back and forth between drama and suspense. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com