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Early Reviews for Netflix’s ‘In Your Dreams’ Praise Humor but Fault Familiarity

The Kuku Studios feature debut reaches Netflix on Nov. 14 after a limited theatrical run.

Overview

  • Critics describe the film as mostly enjoyable yet derivative, with TheWrap calling it well-intentioned but banal and FandomWire deeming it charming though unoriginal.
  • The story follows siblings Stevie, 12, and Elliot, 8, who enter a surreal dream world to seek the Sandman in hopes of mending their family.
  • Reviewers single out witty dialogue, playful visual gags, and a vivid nightmare montage as highlights alongside steady voice work.
  • TheWrap notes the film flirts with a cautionary stance on escapism, arguing that fantasy may not solve real-world problems.
  • Directed by Alex Woo with co-director Erik Benson, the film features voices from Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Cristin Milioti, Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, and Omid Djalili.