Dreamland (2016 film)
Dreamland is a 2016 American comedy, drama, music film, directed by Robert Schwartzman in directorial debut, from a screenplay by Benjamin Font and Schwartzman. It stars Johnny Simmons, Amy Landecker, Jason Schwartzman, Noël Wells, Alan Ruck, Beverly D'Angelo, Talia Shire, Shay Mitchell, Frankie Shaw and Nick Thune.
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Directed by | Robert Schwartzman |
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Cinematography | Benjamin Kasulke |
Edited by | Chris Donlon |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand by Orion Pictures and Gunpowder & Sky on November 11, 2016.
Plot
Monty Fagan (Johnny Simmons) a pianist, begins a relationship that upends his home life.
Cast
- Johnny Simmons as Monty Fagan
- Amy Landecker as Olivia
- Jason Schwartzman as Peter
- Noël Wells as Joanna
- Alan Ruck as Walter
- Beverly D'Angelo as Marie
- Talia Shire as Victoria
- Shay Mitchell as Nicole
- Frankie Shaw as Lizzie
- Nick Thune as Jason
- Robin Thomas as Allen
- William M. Schwartzman as David
- Brittany Furlan as Emily
- Jeff Barry as Fred Russo
Production
In March 2015, it was revealed Robert Schwartzman would direct the film in his directorial debut from a screenplay by him and Benjamin Font, with Johnny Simmons, Amy Landecker, Frankie Shaw and Beverly D'Angelo would star in the film, while Schwartzman and Mel Eslyn producing.[1]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.[2][3] Shortly thereafter, Orion Pictures and Gunpowder & Sky acquired U.S and Latin American rights to the film and set the release date for November 11, 2016.[4]
Critical reception
Dreamland received mixed-to-positive reviews from film critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 67% approval rating, based on nine reviews, with an average rating of 5.92/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 55 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6]
References
- Fleming Jr, Mike (March 27, 2015). "Rooney Frontman Robert Schwartzman Makes Helming Debut On 'MF'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- "Dreamland". Tribeca Film Festival. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- "TRIBECA 2016 ANNOUNCES LINEUPS FOR COMPETITION PROGRAMS (US NARRATIVE, INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE, WORLD DOCUMENTARY) & VIEWPOINTS". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- A. Lincoln, Ross (September 30, 2016). "Orion Pictures And Gunpowder & Sky Nab Robert Schwartzman Pic 'Dreamland'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- "Dreamland (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- "Dreamland". Metacritic. Retrieved November 11, 2016.