Dream House

PG-13

9/30/20111h 24m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house. ~

Overview:

Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Director:

Jim Sheridan

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$50,000,000.00

Revenue:

$39,984,400.00

Key words:

family relationships
psychiatric hospital
neighbor
snow
author
house fire
extension ladder
last day on job
murder case
secret room

Cast

Daniel Craig

~ as ~

Will Atenton

Naomi Watts

~ as ~

Ann Patterson

Rachel Weisz

~ as ~

Libby Atenton

Marton Csokas

~ as ~

Jack Patterson

Elias Koteas

~ as ~

Boyce

Taylor Geare

~ as ~

Trish

Claire Geare

~ as ~

Dee Dee

Rachel Fox

~ as ~

Chloe Patterson

Jane Alexander

~ as ~

Dr. Greeley

Brian Murray

~ as ~

Dr. Medlin

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Reviews (1)

r96sk
Written 5 year(s) ago
7
Daniel Craig is good in the lead, while the premise is an intriguing one. However, it doesn't quite come together cohesively enough to be enjoyed on a major level.

I didn't dislike 'Dream House', I found it alright to be honest. Craig (Will), as alluded to, is enjoyable in the main role, with Rachel Weisz (Libby) and Naomi Watts (Ann) being solid supports. The casting is probably the best thing about this film. It's the execution of the plot that holds it back.

What's produced is watchable, but doesn't - at least for me - connect on any hearty level. The final act is a little clunky and messy, despite a nice reveal earlier on in the 84 minutes . It's definitely an interesting concept, but it's mostly a wasted one by the end. Reportedly, along with director John Sheridan, Craig and Weisz disagreed with the producer's final cut - no blame to them, if so.

Craig, the idea and the run time stops this leaving a negative memory. I likely won't revisit it, but it's an OK - if underwhelming - production.