Dreams 2026 Movie Review
Michel Franco is a filmmaker who understands how to explore some really dark and twisted movies, that causes outrage and frustration amongst his audience. Having enjoyed many of his works, this latest movie isn’t his best movie but it still is ambitious with some good concepts and atmospheres explored.
Throughout, the ambitious atmosphere and direction from Franco is pretty good. As Franco is exploring dynamics between power play, social injustice, politics, and paradox of the world. Alongside with some good camerawork, the performances from the cast members are pretty good. Especially Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernandez, as the tension dynamic, dark elements, and disturbing undertones offer some good insights to their characters and personalities.
The writing is interesting, however, the issue is that at times, the writing ends up feeling distance with it’s mean subject and purpose, which causes some of the pacing and moments feel flat. Franco’s point is to explore unlikable characters doing things which makes conflicts and challenges happen. Which Franco does at times have some solid efforts throughout.
Alongside with some clunky dialogue, some of the musical score is good, and the ballet sequences in display are well-directed and presented. I do appreciate some of the lens Franco does explore despite it’s very dark and controversy.
Overall, I still enjoyed it as it’s dark purpose and presentation feels meaningful.
