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What Dreams May Come
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving death, some disturbing images and language.



Synopsis
When Chris (Robin Williams) and Annie (Annabella Sciorra) meet in Italy it is love at first sight. The soulmates have an idyllic marriage, home and two children together. However, after an unfortunate accident that leads to the death of their two children, Annie becomes isolated and mentally unstable from guilt. After four years the couple reconciles, but on the anniversary of the event Chris is killed in a car accident on the way to meet Annie, but this is just the beginning of his journey.


Review
This 1998 film, based on Richard Matheson’s book, is probably one of the best looking films of the year. What I didn’t mention in the synopsis is that Annie is a painter and a good one at that. When Chris dies he is transported to his own personal heaven, based completely on Annie’s paintings.

Here’s an example of the matte painting work in this film.

The beauty of the film, while reason enough, isn’t all the film has going for it. The acting is phenomenal. Robin Williams puts on a spectacular and rather surprisingly serious role of Chris, who you can’t help but feel the love oozing from his every pore. In fact, if there’s anything wrong with this film it’s how cheesy it can get, but consider the point of the film. I mean it’s all about soulmates, love beyond death and love conquering all. Back on subject, Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Chris’ guide through Heaven, proving that his award winning performance in Jerry Maguire was no fluke.

Now I’m not a religious person, but I always find myself drawn to religious material. There’s something majestical about the idea that when you die it doesn’t just end there. This film filled my mind with imagination and my heart with hope that no matter what happens, I will end up with the ones I love.

A perfectly cheesy and romantic tale of true love and happy endings even past death.


Rating: 9/10 stars
Running time: 113 minutes


Also check out the book review for What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson here:
http://forum.openbooksociety.com/book-reviews/richard-matheson-what-dreams-may-come/

[Rose]

Love love loved this film!