DREAM HOUSE was released in Fall 2011 to some of the worst reviews that I have heard or read in recent memory. But it was hard for me to believe that a film starring three actors the likes of Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Weisz could truly be as bad as all that. I watched it late at night with Troy out of town and although I started in a dark room with only the light from the television, about 20 minutes into the film I turned on two lamps. It certainly creates a mood of suspense and mystery right away. The plot begins as a typical "Family moves into house where something horrible happened" but 40 minutes into it's 90 minute running time there is a twist which changes the mood and style of the film. Now let me say that the Critics were correct that this is absolutely not a good movie. However there is something about it that mesmerized me and kept my mind racing and shifting with each turn of the plot. The performances are admirable and a level above what you would normally find in a picture of this genre. It's filmed beautifully and directed with a sure hand by Jim Sheridan. Your appreciation and enjoyment of DREAM HOUSE will depend on whether or not you are willing to take the ride, flaws and all. And for God's sake, don't watch the trailer before seeing it since the plot twist is revealed and that will surely kill any chance of enjoying the actual film. Not the disaster the Press made it out to be, but not the slam dunk you would expect with this Cast either. Lower the expectations and it's worth a slot in your Netflix lineup.
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