Dreamcatcher

Name: Dreamcatcher
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Released: March 21, 2003
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 35
Cast: Jason Lee, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane

2003

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 21, 2003 | R

Starring: Jason Lee, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane

Summary: Dreamcatcher, the film based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, tells of four young friends who perform a heroic act -- and are changed forever by the uncanny powers they gain in return. Years later the friends, now men, are on a hunting trip in the Maine woods when they are overtaken by a blizzard, a vicious storm in which somethingDreamcatcher, the film based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, tells of four young friends who perform a heroic act -- and are changed forever by the uncanny powers they gain in return. Years later the friends, now men, are on a hunting trip in the Maine woods when they are overtaken by a blizzard, a vicious storm in which something much more ominous moves… (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: Lawrence Kasdan

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 134 min

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Desson Thomson

I think you can say that almost everyone watching this will be spellbound, whether they're stupefied by its insanity, more conventionally compelled by the various horrors in store or a combination of both. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Most novels can't be encapsulated well enough in a conventional two-hour movie format, and Dreamcatcher may be one of them -- a miniseries gone wrong. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Simultaneously jokey and scary, sentimental and ruthless, tediously everyday and grotesquely out of the ordinary. Read full review

Charles Taylor

A pretty good example of how the studios have taken over the junk that used to be left to the exploitation hacks. The hacks here have millions to work with and the end result isn't nearly as much fun as a cheap, gross horror movie can be. Read full review

Roger Ebert

How could director Lawrence Kasdan and writer William Goldman be responsible for a film that goes so awesomely wrong? Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

This horror-free horror flick sent me wandering through my own memory warehouse, where, at every turn, I bumped into images from similar -- and mostly superior -- entertainments.

Marc Savlov

So much is going on, and so many bizarre and seemingly random subplots collide in Dreamcatcher, that the film feels like some crazy patchwork quilt sewn by a schizophrenic seamstress. It’s not only confusing, but dull, as well. Read full review

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eadams51

Feb 7, 2011

As can be said about many movies, this one is not for everyone. Some films have a broad appeal, this one does not. I love it. As with all Steven King novels/adaptations, it shows what people are capable of (good and bad) by putting them in extreme (read unbelievable) situations. The peopleAs can be said about many movies, this one is not for everyone. Some films have a broad appeal, this one does not. I love it. As with all Steven King novels/adaptations, it shows what people are capable of (good and bad) by putting them in extreme (read unbelievable) situations. The people in this movie are flawed but noble and offer a good window to the soul. Suspend reality, and commit yourself to the people more than the plot and you can enjoy it as well.… Expand

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tdebug

Nov 10, 2014

This movie and the story isn't that bad at all and seriously under evaluated. Not a masterpiece but really worth it if you like alien fiction.
I wonder what people have in mind giving 10 to idea-free crap like The Gravity and 1 to Dreamcatcher. Well, that's how it is.

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tonysopranoz

Oct 19, 2014

This movie was actually pretty good and certain parts of it were really good. The aliens were creepy and scary and the characters were entertaining. I've been meaning to watch it ever since it came out. I actually tried to watch it in theatres but was turned away for being under 14 yearsThis movie was actually pretty good and certain parts of it were really good. The aliens were creepy and scary and the characters were entertaining. I've been meaning to watch it ever since it came out. I actually tried to watch it in theatres but was turned away for being under 14 years old. Finally watched it today, and I'm glad that I did.… Expand

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CameraBounceGod

Nov 1, 2016

i remember always seeing the snowmobile part on tv when i was young.....can't believe i never watched it.....this movie essentially makes the halloween watch list...even tho the 2003 cg is good for its time it will always be 2003 cg and i cant change that...to remake this movie would bei remember always seeing the snowmobile part on tv when i was young.....can't believe i never watched it.....this movie essentially makes the halloween watch list...even tho the 2003 cg is good for its time it will always be 2003 cg and i cant change that...to remake this movie would be stupid too cuz this one is still good....i noticed that adult duddits looked kinda like stephen king....was it stephen king>? the only people who survive....ones of them named jonesy and the other thomas jane,,,,anyway i like that the ability of the aliens to shapeshift was in the movie...that being said why can they shapeshift yet do nothing else.?… Expand

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annbd

Oct 3, 2018

Another shi*** movie based on Stephen King's books (like Carrie, It). I haven't read the book, but probably won't like it like the movie. Nothing really special in the sense of a plot, an idea, a development. Super bad made and directed. Not interesting at all. 1/10 just for the try..

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Feb 2, 2010

This film works FAR better as a book. They should have never adapted it for the screen. Many of the inner voice dialouges that worked so well in the novel just don't work in a movie like they were meant to be, and the movie often feels like a bad joke. Along with horrible acting, This film works FAR better as a book. They should have never adapted it for the screen. Many of the inner voice dialouges that worked so well in the novel just don't work in a movie like they were meant to be, and the movie often feels like a bad joke. Along with horrible acting, storytelling and plot development, Dreamcatcher is also horrible at entertaining the viewer. The CGI was overbearingly fake looking and the awful performances from the usually decent actors did nothing to rectify it. Two thumbs WAAAAYYYY down! The only reason i gave it a 1 is because my sister and I got SUCH a laugh out of this bad film that it was at least worth viewing once.… Expand

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JimmyA.

Apr 20, 2003

The trailers for "Dreamcatcher" want you to believe that it's a psychological thriller combined with science fiction aliens. The movie is, sadly, not the case. "Dreamcatcher" is not a "Signs". It is a spectacle of vomiting proprotions...[Potential spoiler deleted]. Not only that, it is The trailers for "Dreamcatcher" want you to believe that it's a psychological thriller combined with science fiction aliens. The movie is, sadly, not the case. "Dreamcatcher" is not a "Signs". It is a spectacle of vomiting proprotions...[Potential spoiler deleted]. Not only that, it is a poor adaptation full of cliches and pathetic acting. The military aspect of the movie was emphasised on too much and I found the storyline about the Down-syndrome kid a bit disturbing.… Expand

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