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35 out of 100

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5.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

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  • Starring: Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz
  • Summary: Some say that all houses have memories. For one man, his home is the place he would kill to forget. Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts star in "Dream House," a suspense thriller about a family that unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed...only to find themselves the killer's next target. Successful publisher Will Atenton quit a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Libby, and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates the tragedy, his only lead comes from Ann Paterson, a neighbor who was close to the family that died. Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle. (Universal Pictures) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. Movieline
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    Sep 30, 2011
    75
    It's painful to watch a movie like Dream House - well-acted, beautifully shot and directed with extraordinary care and attention to craft - only to realize that the story, the alleged backbone, is absurd.
  2. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    Oct 1, 2011
    50
    70 minutes into the 90-minute process, I was engaged. Then it all collapsed.
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Sep 30, 2011
    38
    So much is just so…obvious.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. Audiowombat
    6
    Some of the critics are unduly harsh on this movie. Its engaging. There are a few interesting twists. Its not nearly as creepy as the ads would lead you to believe, but my teenage boys enjoyed it enough that they were still talking about it a week later. No need to see it in theatre though, fine to watch at home.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. BrandonBonasera
    5
    DREAM HOUSE was very disappointing, I thought that it could've been much better, but it was ruined in the first 30 minutes. It had potential, but it was all thrown away. Very disappointing.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Knicksfan7
    3
    This movie was interesting, but very predictable. This is not Daniel Craigs type of movies. He just didn't seem right for this film. There were a couple of entertaining moments, but this movie overall was kinda dumb. Very weak story, easily noticeable how the studio just threw this movie together. Entertaining at times, very predictable ending, but overall weak and boring, don't waste your money or time, its not worth it. 3/10… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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