Dream a Little Dream (1989) Reviews

Dream a Little Dream (1989)
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In 1987-88, a quartet of films with the same basic body-switching premise deluged theaters: Like Father, Like Son (1987), Big (1988), Vice Versa (1988), and 18 Again (1988). One year later, Dream a Little Dream (1989) followed suit. Coleman Ettinger (Jason Robards) is forever scolding the local high school students who use his yard as a shortcut to and from their nearby school. Coleman is not a crotchety old coot, however. He's deeply in love with his wife Gena (Piper Laurie) and is good friends with his next-door neighbor Ike (Harry Dean Stanton). In fact, Coleman is looking for a mystical way to preserve his and Gena's lives forever by transferring their consciousness into the bodies of younger people. One day, student Bobby Keller (Corey Feldman) has a bicycle mishap with Coleman while cutting through the yard, and their minds change places. Now Coleman has the brain of a teenager, while young Bobby uses Coleman's wisdom and life experience to win over the girl of his dreams. Dream a Little Dream was the directorial debut of Marc Rocco, son of actor Alex Rocco, who costars in a supporting role. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Corey Feldman, Meredith Salenger, (more)
Director(s):
Marc Rocco
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
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(11 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Michelle H.

"Stars shining bright above you..." Who could not fall in love w/this movie?!! Seriously, it's even got both Corey's. I've loved this movie from the first moment I saw it. "Stand up and take it." The soundtrack is awesome, the story is great, you just need to look past the 80's ish clothing and "dudeism's". Otherwise, I reccomend everyone watch this movie at least once in their life. As for me, it's a permanent staple in my dvd collection. Right next to Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Rock n Roll High School Forever!

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Anthony H.

The premise of this film is novel and was a great commentary on the clash of the generations. The soundtrack fit perfectly and even after all these years it's good enough to listen to without feeling too cheesy. On the whole the movie still carries well (except maybe the feldman 'micheal jackson' dance sequence - which my daughter did not get without an explanation). A funny, emotional, and thoughtfull movie that still manages to entertain even after all these years.

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Darnell H.

I LIKE THE MOVIE ALOT AND THINK FOR ALL YOU COREY HAIM AND COREY FELDMAN FANS YOU'LL LOVE IT TO. IF YOU LOVE 80'S MOVIES LIKE I DO THIS IS DIFFENTLY A MUST SEE. I LIKE THIS MOVIE BECAUSE IT REMINDS YOU TO ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE ON EARTH, AND THE THINGS YOU ALREDY HAVE ENJOY THEM BECAUSE TIMES GOES TO QUICK. THIS MOVIE DIFFENTLY DESERVES 4 STARS. I HOPE EVERYONE WHO WATCHES IT ENJOYS IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE.

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Scott S.

Even though the 80's dialog and fashon has lost the films 'newness', it still has a very original story, good acting and pleanty of spin to keep one interested.

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Deanna D.

I loved this movie. The soundtrack is excellent! This movie has everything a movie should have.

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Kurt S.

Despite a great soundtrack, it tries to be too clever by half and ends up being an incoherent, rambling mess of a movie.

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Misty M.

It was just as great as I remember from childhood. My 11 year old even really enjoyed it. She didn't get the 80's fashion and had much to say about it but she really enjoyed the movie and the music!

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Tracy T.

I really enjoyed this movie almost *gulp* 20 years ago and I enjoyed seeing it again with my 11 yr old daughter. Some movies are good enough to see more than once and this one has been that kind of a movie for me.

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Kathy T.

I loved this movie. The acting is good, the plot(pay attention, you might get lost) is good, and to top it off it has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard.

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Peggy H.

If your a huge Fan of the two Coreys then this is one of the best movies made. Even though the movie had been out for quite some time I have re rented it and watched it over and over again. These two are awsome in thier movies

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    Michelle H.

    "Stars shining bright above you..." Who could not fall in love w/this movie?!! Seriously, it's even got both Corey's. I've loved this movie from the first moment I saw it. "Stand up and take it." The soundtrack is awesome, the story is great, you just need to look past the 80's ish clothing and "dudeism's". Otherwise, I reccomend everyone watch this movie at least once in their life. As for me, it's a permanent staple in my dvd collection. Right next to Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Rock n Roll High School Forever!

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    Anthony H.

    The premise of this film is novel and was a great commentary on the clash of the generations. The soundtrack fit perfectly and even after all these years it's good enough to listen to without feeling too cheesy. On the whole the movie still carries well (except maybe the feldman 'micheal jackson' dance sequence - which my daughter did not get without an explanation). A funny, emotional, and thoughtfull movie that still manages to entertain even after all these years.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Darnell H.

    I LIKE THE MOVIE ALOT AND THINK FOR ALL YOU COREY HAIM AND COREY FELDMAN FANS YOU'LL LOVE IT TO. IF YOU LOVE 80'S MOVIES LIKE I DO THIS IS DIFFENTLY A MUST SEE. I LIKE THIS MOVIE BECAUSE IT REMINDS YOU TO ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE ON EARTH, AND THE THINGS YOU ALREDY HAVE ENJOY THEM BECAUSE TIMES GOES TO QUICK. THIS MOVIE DIFFENTLY DESERVES 4 STARS. I HOPE EVERYONE WHO WATCHES IT ENJOYS IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE.

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