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Dream Catcher, The

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Dream Catcher, The reviews
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10.0 User Score:

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Based on 5 critic reviews
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Ed Radtke
M.S. Nieson

Directed by: Edward A. Radtke

Release Date:
Theatrical: September 15, 2000

Running Time: 99 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: Not rated

Starring Maurice Compte, Paddy Connor, and Jeanne Heaton

Follows the journey of two teenage boys (Compte, Connor) who meet while hitchhiking west.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

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The New York Times Stephen Holden

Sustains a mood of aimless adolescent angst, and its vision of the road is uncompromisingly bleak.

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63

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

A deeply felt, if occasionally amateurish, journey through some very affecting terrain.

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63

New York Post Jonathan Foreman

Ed Radtke's film-fest favorite does at least boast some fine acting, excellent photography and an authentic feel for life on the highway.

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60

Village Voice Amy Taubin

A highly talented filmmaker, Radtke draws intense, focused performances from these two inexperienced young actors.

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60

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

Sad, leisurely road picture.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jacques F. gave it a 10:
Paddy is a lovely boy.

Brooke F. gave it a 10:
Loved every bit.

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