Dreamland (2016 film)
{{Infobox film
| name = Dreamland
| image = Dreamland film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Robert Schwartzman
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Mel Eslyn
- Robert Schwartzman}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Benjamin Font
- Robert Schwartzman}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Johnny Simmons
- Amy Landecker
- Beverly D'Angelo
- Frankie Shaw
- Alan Ruck
- Shay Mitchell
- Nick Thune
- Jason Schwartzman
- Noël Wells
- Talia Shire
}}
| music =
| cinematography = Benjamin Kasulke
| editing = Chris Donlon
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
- Beachwood Park Films
- Tilt/Shift Films
}}
| distributor = {{Plainlist|
}}
| released = {{Film date|2016|4|14|Tribeca Film Festival|2016|11|11|United States}}
| runtime = 84 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Dreamland is a 2016 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Robert Schwartzman in his 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.
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.
Premise
Monty Fagan (Johnny Simmons), a pianist, begins a relationship that upends his home life.
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- 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.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/rooney-robert-schwartzman-directing-debut-mf-1201399222/|title=Rooney Frontman Robert Schwartzman Makes Helming Debut On 'MF'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=March 27, 2015|access-date=June 9, 2016}}
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://tribecafilm.com/filmguide/dreamland-2016|title=Dreamland|publisher=Tribeca Film Festival|access-date=June 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810054655/https://tribecafilm.com/filmguide/dreamland-2016|archive-date=August 10, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2016-narrative-documentary-features-viewpoints-program|title=Tribeca 2016 Announces Lineups for Competition Programs (US Narrative, International Narrative, World Documentary) & Viewpoints|publisher=Tribeca Film Festival|date=March 2, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|archive-date=June 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627034609/https://www.tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2016-narrative-documentary-features-viewpoints-program|url-status=dead}} Shortly thereafter, Orion Pictures and Gunpowder & Sky acquired US and Latin American rights to the film and set the release date for November 11, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/gunpowder-sky-buys-filmbuff-boost-distribution-marketing-1201822867/|title=Orion Pictures And Gunpowder & Sky Nab Robert Schwartzman Pic 'Dreamland'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Ross A.|last=Lincoln|date=September 30, 2016|access-date=September 30, 2016}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dreamland_2016/|title=Dreamland (2016)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=May 17, 2020}} On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 55 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/dreamland-2016|title=Dreamland|website=Metacritic|access-date=November 11, 2016}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|4562728}}
{{Robert Schwartzman}}
Category:2016 comedy-drama films
Category:2016 directorial debut films
Category:2010s coming-of-age comedy-drama films
Category:2010s musical comedy-drama films
Category:American coming-of-age comedy-drama films
Category:American independent films
Category:American musical comedy-drama films
Category:Films directed by Robert Schwartzman
Category:2010s English-language films