As "Dream Scenario" (2023 release; 102 min.) opens, we are introduced to Paul, a professor at the local university. After a theater outing, Claire, an old friend of Paul's runs into Paul and his wife Janet. Claire confesses that Paul is routinely pooping up in her dreams. Next things we know, this is happening with many other people as well (but not with his wife or daughters). What is going on here? At this point we are 10 minutes into the movie.
Couple of comments: "Dream Scenario" is the brainchild of writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (a native of Norway). Here he comes up with the off-kilter idea: what happens to a guy who is popping up in people's dreams? The movie is plot-heavy so the less said of that, the better. Just watch! What I can say is that good chunks of the feel like an out-0f-body experience. I also was reminded of "Requiem For a Dream", even though "Dream Scenario" is NOT a drugs-related movie. And then there is Nicolas Cage, as Paul. Cage brings a performance that is one of the very best of his career, I'm not kidding. Michael Cera plays the head of a digital marketing company. Upon-and-coming Dylan Gelula has a nice role in Molly (also at that marketing company). For me the movie was very, very good until about three-fourths of the way through, Then it seems Borgli wasn't sure how the wrap things up.
"Dream Scenario" premiered at lsat Fall's TOronto International Film Festival to immediate acclaim (and buzz about Cage's "comeback"). The movie played in theaters in December (and earned Cage an Golden Globe nomination). The movie is currently rated 92% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and for good reason. The movie is now streaming on Max, where I caught it last night. If you are in the mood for an off-center and original psychological drama starring an outstanding Nicolas Cage, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
Couple of comments: "Dream Scenario" is the brainchild of writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (a native of Norway). Here he comes up with the off-kilter idea: what happens to a guy who is popping up in people's dreams? The movie is plot-heavy so the less said of that, the better. Just watch! What I can say is that good chunks of the feel like an out-0f-body experience. I also was reminded of "Requiem For a Dream", even though "Dream Scenario" is NOT a drugs-related movie. And then there is Nicolas Cage, as Paul. Cage brings a performance that is one of the very best of his career, I'm not kidding. Michael Cera plays the head of a digital marketing company. Upon-and-coming Dylan Gelula has a nice role in Molly (also at that marketing company). For me the movie was very, very good until about three-fourths of the way through, Then it seems Borgli wasn't sure how the wrap things up.
"Dream Scenario" premiered at lsat Fall's TOronto International Film Festival to immediate acclaim (and buzz about Cage's "comeback"). The movie played in theaters in December (and earned Cage an Golden Globe nomination). The movie is currently rated 92% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and for good reason. The movie is now streaming on Max, where I caught it last night. If you are in the mood for an off-center and original psychological drama starring an outstanding Nicolas Cage, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.