Dreamer (2005)
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Reviews Counted:115
Fresh:71
Rotten:44
Average Rating:6.2/10
Consensus: Though formulaic, this horse story's saving grace is its strong performances.
Theatrical Release:21-10-2005
Synopsis: Kurt Russell ("Miracle"), Dakota Fanning ("Man on Fire") and Kris Kristofferson ("Blade I & II") star in a drama about a father who, for the love of his daughter, sacrifices almost everything to... [More]
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Kurt Russell, Kris Kristofferson, Elisabeth Shue
Director: John Gatins
Reviews for Dreamer
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4/5 |
In short, Dreamer may be shot through with cliches but they're good ones and, more importantly, they work. This is feel-good family entertainment of the first order and if you loved Seabiscuit, you'll love this too. Full Review |
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Despite thoroughbred work from Dakota Fanning, by the time the movie hits the final furlong it's only good for the glue factory. Full Review |
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All the characters are familiar, the story is familiar, but it is well-constructed and the actors do a good job with the material. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Dreamer is loaded with enough clichés and formulas to choke a horse. But truly, it works. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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4/5 |
It is a movie that will captivate children, yes, but it will also capture the hearts of the grown-ups, too. Full Review |
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3/5 |
simply feels more professional than most family fare Full Review |
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Screenwriting manuals have taught us that every film is (or should be) a Hero's Journey, but writer-director John Gatins takes that gospel so literally it's hard to know whether to admire his purity or marvel at his lack of imagination. Full Review |
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The charismatic Fanning proves she is the best child actress in decades. Full Review |
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A quiet and poignant story. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Sure, it's as goopy as Kris Kristofferson is grizzled, but families might find a genuinely warm experience in the simple story of a child following her heart %u2014 especially in the rare moments when we're not told how to feel. Full Review |
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3/5 |
This is a slow track of wish-fullfillment fantasy and all who come through the turnstiles will wear a happy face. Full Review |
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Painfully earnest and aggressively sappy, it requires an outrageous suspension of disbelief, and becomes even more far-fetched as it goes along. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Ah. Here’s the family film we’ve been dreaming of all year long. Full Review |
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3/5 |
It manages to be a watchable, even enjoyable movie about and for girls, and in our world of candy-coated sparkly pink crap, that’s a rare and commendable thing. Full Review |
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“Seabiscuit” it ain’t, but “Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story” is one of those harmless horse movies that will entertain the kids. Full Review |
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