Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
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Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
Some of the best scenes in movies have been dream sequences..........However they really are a cheat either to get ummph into a movie or to relate something to the audience a good director should be able to convey without resorting to......
Not a fan myself...........
Not a fan myself...........
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
I think that a Nightmare on Elm Street would have suffered without them 8)
Dreamscape was a good film
Dreamscape was a good film
Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
You're taking me out of context............But It's fairplay!!
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
In similar vein, Inception would have been a pretty short and boring film otherwise...
Seriously though, this device has its place - but has to be used sparingly and for a good reason (and in a sufficiently believable manner).
Perhaps the best example I can think of though comes from TV rather than film - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (involving Spike having a very surprising dream about his mortal enemy; and the false daydreams which Buffy was experiencing when her mother died - in which Buffy managed to save her).
I suppose going the other way is its use in comedy which can also be effective - e.g. Wayne's World.
Seriously though, this device has its place - but has to be used sparingly and for a good reason (and in a sufficiently believable manner).
Perhaps the best example I can think of though comes from TV rather than film - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (involving Spike having a very surprising dream about his mortal enemy; and the false daydreams which Buffy was experiencing when her mother died - in which Buffy managed to save her).
I suppose going the other way is its use in comedy which can also be effective - e.g. Wayne's World.
Skydriver- Posts : 1089
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
Depends how they are used, like almost any storytelling technique!
ChequeredJersey- Posts : 18707
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
Tend to be a staple of lazy directors or inadequate ones...
But you're right they do have their place..sometimes.
But you're right they do have their place..sometimes.
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
The problem with dreams is that they can solve a lot of iffy storyline issues.
Inception was all a dream... and wasn't I grateful it was as I didn't have to go back over the movie with a fine tooth comb to expose the undoubted flaws in the storyline.
I think in such a movie that tries to amaze you with complexity it's a cheat to have it all turn out to be a dream in the end.
Inception was all a dream... and wasn't I grateful it was as I didn't have to go back over the movie with a fine tooth comb to expose the undoubted flaws in the storyline.
I think in such a movie that tries to amaze you with complexity it's a cheat to have it all turn out to be a dream in the end.
SecretFly- Posts : 31800
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
I think the dream sequences in Shutter Island were very good and played an integral part of the film
kingjohn7- Posts : 782
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
Bobby Ewing in Dallas!!
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
To hell with Bobby and his soap... JR is the only reason Bobby's shower scene is a cult memory in the first place. Here's to the memories (real ones) of JR.
SecretFly- Posts : 31800
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Re: Dream Sequences - Good Fun or bad storytelling ??
Indeed, I really enjoyed that film. Keeps you guessing right to the end.kingjohn7 wrote:I think the dream sequences in Shutter Island were very good and played an integral part of the film
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