RELEASE: 1998; GENERE: Drams, Romance, Science-Fiction and Fantasy; RUN-TIME: 1 hr, 53 mins RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements involving death, some disturbing images and language:
SYNOPSIS: After suffering the loss of their two children, Chris played by Robin Williams, and his wife Annie, played by Annabella Sciorra, barely survive. When Chris also passes away Annie's grief is unbearable. Although Chris is reborn in Heaven, without his Annie there is no Heaven. Annie's attempts to go on fail and she ends up taking her own life. For committing suicide she goes to Hell. However, not even death can keep Chris from his soul mate as he goes beyond Heaven and Hell to rescue his immortal love.
REVIEW: One could argue that this film lurches toward the edge of greatness, dazzling the viewer with a spectacular view of heaven that is not only beautiful but also profoundly moving. I thought the special effects were marvelous, which is probably why they were nominated for an Academy Award. I wish I had seen it on a large screen. That being said, for all its fabulous imagery and occasional dab-your-eyes moments, What Dreams May Come never rises to the wonderment of its own irresistible conviction -- that love can live beyond the grave. Perhaps this is what happens when you try to make a philosophical movie about spirituality without making anybody uncomfortable, which may be why it garnered such mixed reviews. Connie felt it was a little dark and disturbing. I, on the other hand, rather enjoyed it. Adding our to reviews together we give it [3.25-Stars].
SYNOPSIS: After suffering the loss of their two children, Chris played by Robin Williams, and his wife Annie, played by Annabella Sciorra, barely survive. When Chris also passes away Annie's grief is unbearable. Although Chris is reborn in Heaven, without his Annie there is no Heaven. Annie's attempts to go on fail and she ends up taking her own life. For committing suicide she goes to Hell. However, not even death can keep Chris from his soul mate as he goes beyond Heaven and Hell to rescue his immortal love. REVIEW: One could argue that this film lurches toward the edge of greatness, dazzling the viewer with a spectacular view of heaven that is not only beautiful but also profoundly moving. I thought the special effects were marvelous, which is probably why they were nominated for an Academy Award. I wish I had seen it on a large screen. That being said, for all its fabulous imagery and occasional dab-your-eyes moments, What Dreams May Come never rises to the wonderment of its own irresistible conviction -- that love can live beyond the grave. Perhaps this is what happens when you try to make a philosophical movie about spirituality without making anybody uncomfortable, which may be why it garnered such mixed reviews. Connie felt it was a little dark and disturbing. I, on the other hand, rather enjoyed it. Adding our to reviews together we give it [3.25-Stars].
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