Nicolas Cage leads this comedic A24 oddity as a very average man who, for some unknown reason, frequently appears in...
Nicolas Cage leads this comedic A24 oddity as a very average man who, for some unknown reason, frequently appears in other people's dreams. From the writer-director of Sick of Myself and produced by filmmaker Ari Aster (Beau is Afraid).
Hapless family man Paul Matthews (Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
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In a film perfectly suited to his talents, Nicolas Cage emboldens Dream Scenario’s heightened, surreal edge. This tale of an everyman turned unusual global celebrity is both the type of high-concept, biting comedy that Cage is capable of nailing, and a sincerely distressing and volatile drama.
91 %231 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
68 %193 reviewsAudience score rating
"Ranks among Nicolas Cage’s best."
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Variety
Variety"This dark comedy lets [Cage] deliver another gloriously weird performance."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Smart black comedy."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Cage is comedy gold in one of the year's sharpest comedies yet."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Darkly funny, and often truthful."
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Huffington Post
Huffington Post"There are some hilarious (and terrifying) swerves along the way."
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic"A hilariously surreal comedy about internet fame."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Cage flexes his singular acting muscles in increasingly hilarious directions."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"A Nicholas Cage performance as fantastic and fantastical as only his acting can be."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"Undeniably enjoyable and sharp."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"A hilariously scary ride."
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Paste
Paste"Odd, hilarious film."
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Collider
Collider"A propulsive watch that wields its comedy and genre conventions smartly."
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Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting"Finally. Inception for people who know what “milkshake duck” is."
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Film School Rejects
Film School Rejects"There are flickers of something special here not to be ignored."
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Slash Film
Slash Film"A performance that ranks with some of Cage's best."
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Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle"Provocative cringe comedy."
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IGN
IGN"An ambitious, often provocative interrogation of masculinity."
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Screen Daily
Screen DailyDream Scenario | Details
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong themes and violence
- Runtime
- 101
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- USA
