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DVD ~ Robin Williams
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow, Jessica Brooks Grant
  • Directors: Vincent Ward
  • Producers: Alan C. Blomquist, Barnet Bain, Erica Huggins, Ronald Bass, Scott Kroopf
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Mar 2003
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00007GZR5
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 42,007 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Robin Williams and Annabella Sciorra star in this visually stunning metaphysical tale of life after death. Neurologist Chris and artist Annie had the perfect life until they lost their children in an auto accident; they're just starting to recover when Chris meets an untimely death himself. He's met by a messenger named Albert (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and taken to his own personal afterlife--a freshly drawn world reminiscent of Annie's own artwork, still dripping and wet with paint. Meanwhile a depressed Annie takes her own life, compelling Chris to traverse heaven and hell to save Annie from an eternity of despair.

The multitextured visuals seem to have been created from a lost fairy tale. Heaven recalls the landscape paintings of Thomas Cole and Renaissance architecture complete with floating cherubs, while hell is a massive shipwreck, an upside-down cathedral overgrown with thorns and a sea of groaning faces popping out of the ground (one of those faces is German director Werner Herzog). Williams is the perfect actor to play against the imaginative computer-generated imagery--he himself is a human special effect. But the lack of chemistry between Williams and Sciorra is painfully apparent, and the flashback plot structure flattens the story's impact despite its deeply felt examinations of the heart and the spirit. Still, there's no denying Eugenio Zanetti's triumphant production design and the Oscar-winning special effects, which create a fully formed universe that is at once beautiful, eerie, and a unique example of movie magic. --Shannon Gee

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars brill, 10 Oct 2003
This review is from: What Dreams May Come [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
ok so how many words can you get out of a thesaurus that coincides with spectacular? this film is truly magnificent, its just one of those films which you dont get sick of, i used to watch it almost daily and im of a young adolescent age, and yes iam straight, thats how powerful a film it is! trust in me ladies and gentleman its a tear quencher, i loved every minute of it and i still do! its good to watch when your really angry or upset because you can just get rid of all your anger and float away or you can cry along with robin, lets face it, this film is underrated and should be in my opinion in the top 100 emotional films of all time. if you like a good depressing film with a really nice ending this is the one for you!
if this were a meal you were about to eat id say some of my del boy french thrases, oh what the hell!
Bon appetite
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The film is not like the book, 14 Oct 2005
By dragondrums "dragondrums" (Ingleby Barwick, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Dreams May Come [DVD] [1998] (DVD)
This is a typical Robin Williams film, sentimental to the extreme which is fine if that's what you are expecting. If you are expecting a true rendition of Richard Matheson's book then forget it. The only similarity to the book is that Chris Nielsen, the main character, dies and discovers there is life after death. From thereon in the story differs wildly. The book focuses more on Chris's voyage of discovery in the afterlife and on his being drawn to his wife whose grieving is preventing him from fully letting go of his earthly life. The film sees the poor woman left grieving for not only Chris, but her two children who have been killed in a car crash.
All that aside, is this a good film? It depends on your expectations. The effects are excellent and the colour rendition of 'heaven' is truly amazing if somewhat Dali like in its surrealism. Heaven is portrayed a place from a renaissance painting. Hell is shown as a dark and despairing place, pretty much as you would expect but again filmed with flair and a brilliant eye for detail. Chris's 'guide' through the afterlife is played, with style, by Cuba Gooding Junior. Visually this film is a feast but the storyline will leave most viewers depressed and drained. It isn't a comfortable movie to watch. Unlike the book which, although very sad at times, portrays a more positive note, the movie leaves you with a feeling of desperation that so much tragedy could happen to one family.
It is probably worth viewing this film at least once as long as you are not depressed at the time...just keep tissues by your side. It isn't a movie you would want to watch time and time again.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Williams.......at it again !!, 26 April 2006
This review is from: What Dreams May Come [DVD] [1998] (DVD)
Visually stunning - with Very Special effects.

Script is disappointing in places - thought I was seeing a movie that would spawn many similar at the time - though not to be - this movie stands out alone as a representation of the "Afterlife" like no other movie I have seen.

If you have ever questioned continued existence after 'death' I urge you to see this movie.

From a very human story of grief and love lost - it becomes a passionate epic of searching - pining - and eventually reuniting. Painful at times to share the characters experiences, but ultimately - if actually considered - the movie might even change your perspective.
I loved it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not just a good film......
it's one of those great films that merit discussion afterwards. Whatever your thoughts are on life after death, this movie makes you question your own doubts and beliefs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Prince Slaney

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Service
Ordered and delivered in perfect condition in the space of 3 days. Great service
Published 3 months ago by Steve Ratty

5.0 out of 5 stars What Dreams May Come
The film does not have a fantastic storyline, but do not be put off as the visual effects more than make up for the story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Clive Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars Trouble in paradise?
"What Dreams May Come", is Vincent Ward's free adaptation of Richard Matheson's eponymous novel (1978), starring Robin Williams, Annabella Sciorra, Cuba Gooding Jr and Max von... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cees

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
I dont know how anyone can say that this is a depressing film, I found nothing but hope and love in it, I disagree with a former reviewer that there is a lack of chemistry between... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. K. Ho

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, beautiful & thought provoking
THIS IS MY REVIEW OF THE FILM & NOT THE HD-DVD

I love this film & can't wait for it to be released on Blu-ray. Read more
Published 15 months ago by WaterElemental

1.0 out of 5 stars One word - Grim!
What a disappointing film. I nearly switched off but stayed in the faint hope it may improve. I shudder to think how it would make anyone, who has lost a loved one to suicide,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Hopper

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh this film is soooo very bad
So very very very bad. Dreadful script, awful acting. If you told me this was the first effort of a twelve year old girl novelist wannabe I'd say you were doing a dis-service to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Ottewill

5.0 out of 5 stars Time is the teller of all tales
This film swims in very deep waters, if you are privvy to new age concepts of the afterlife then this film reinforces such idea's. Read more
Published 22 months ago by David Langley

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for everyone
I found this irritating and boring. I can appreciate the rich efects and sweeping visuals, but after a while it simply gets boring. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2007 by TM

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