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Dream House (2011)

PG-13 09/30/2011 (US) Mystery, Drama, Thriller 1h 24m

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Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house.

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Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Jim Sheridan

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David Loucka

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Daniel Craig

Will Atenton
Naomi Watts

Ann Patterson
Rachel Weisz

Libby Atenton
Marton Csokas

Jack Patterson
Elias Koteas

Boyce
Taylor Geare

Trish
Claire Geare

Dee Dee
Rachel G. Fox

Chloe Patterson
Jane Alexander

Dr. Greeley
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A review by r96sk

70%

Written by r96sk on October 18, 2020

Daniel Craig is good in the lead, while the premise is an intriguing one. However, it doesn't quite come together cohesively enough to be enjoyed on a major level.

I didn't dislike 'Dream House', I found it alright to be honest. Craig (Will), as alluded to, is enjoyable in the main role, with Rachel Weisz (Libby) and Naomi Watts (Ann) being solid supports. The casting is probably the best thing about this film. It's the execution of the plot that holds it back.

What's produced is watchable, but doesn't - at least for me - connect on any hearty level. The final act is a little clu... read the rest.

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