Review of Mean Dreams (2016) by Norm D — 14 Jun 2017

Good movie start to finish. Excellent acting.

This review of Mean Dreams (2016) was written by Norm D on 14 Jun 2017.

Mean Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bill Brownstein (38) for Montreal Gazette (210) on 20 Oct 2016

Seemingly an homage of sorts to Terrence Malick's 1973 classic Badlands, Mean Dreams takes viewers on a high-octane and jolting ride, with…

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By Susan G. Cole (137) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 08 Sep 2016

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By Kimber Myers (423) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 16 Mar 2017

Featuring one of Bill Paxton’s final performances, Mean Dreams is a painful reminder of the actor’s great talents…

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By Luke Y. Thompson (1,447) for Village Voice (8,525) on 15 Mar 2017

For better or for worse, Paxton's performance will be the focus of viewers’ attention, so it is decidedly to the good that he doesn't just…

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By Shawn R (752) on 09 Apr 2018

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By Eric Kohn (1,203) for indieWire (3,631) on 07 Feb 2017

The pervasive elegance makes up for a largely derivate plot…

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By Mike Mcgranaghan (1,821) for Aisle Seat (1,783) on 14 Mar 2017

Mean Dreams may not be particularly original, but with an effectively somber atmosphere and first-rate performances, it's a sufficiently entertaining…

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By Peter Howell (1,731) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 02 Nov 2016

Morlando draws great performances out of his two young leads…

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By John Lui (420) for The Straits Times (Singapore) (616) on 11 Apr 2017

The story is driven by character, not coincidence, with the bonus of Paxton giving a powerfully nasty performance as the protective dad from hell…

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By C.h. Newell (5) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 20 Mar 2017

Mean Dreams is compelling, driven by the fearsome performance of Paxton, whose legacy is only strengthened by one of his final performances…

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