Dream Scenario

Name: Dream Scenario
Director: Kristoffer Borgli
Genre: 35, 14
Released: 2023
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula

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Kristoffer Borgli• Director Nicolas Cage Julianne Nicholson Michael Cera Tim Meadows Dylan Gelula Lily Bird Jessica Clement Dylan Baker Kate Berlant Star Slade

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Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Who would love this

♥Viewers who enjoy surreal comedies, dark satire, and films that explore contemporary social phenomena like viral fame and cancel culture would likely appreciate "Dream Scenario." Fans of Nicolas Cage's more eccentric performances and directors with a unique, button-pushing stylemight also find it appealing.

Who might not

✗Audiences looking for a straightforward narrative, a clear-cut genre film, or those who prefer less ambiguous or challenging thematic explorations might find "Dream Scenario" frustrating. Those who dislike tonal shifts or feel that a film doesn't fully commit to its ideasmay also be put off.

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What critics are saying about Dream Scenario

Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli isn’t afraid to push buttons with his work, but he’d also be the first to tell you that it’s always with sincere and hilarious purpose. From his disturbing short films to his 2022 feature, “Sick of Myself,” which features its protagonist mutilating her own body for attention, he often uses the grotesque as a launching point to critique people’s unhinged pursuit of fame.

Inside My Head: Kristoffer Borgli on Dream Scenario

Nicolas Cage and Dylan Gelula in Dream Scenario. By Dream Scenario’s end, however, it becomes clear that Borgli isn’t able to provide a smooth landing. The final third challenges cancel culture and sensitivity surrounding being triggered by something or someone’s actions, but barely scratches the surface. The comedy — and it does have multiple scenes of genuine humor — has something to say, but it doesn’t fully examine the overall message of its themes.

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