VHS : What Dreams May Come [1998]

Rating: - 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 Robin williams and Annabella, they seem perfect for their roles. The visuals are stunning along with the acting. The ending to the film is probrably the most perfect ending to any film Ive seen. It is a film that will stay with you long after seeing it, dont look too hard to find fault, just become lost in the breathtaking story of heaven brought to life.

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Rating: - 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.

It tells the story of life, death, afterlife & rebirth. Robin Williams plays Chris Nielson, a man who finds his soulmate (the beautiful Annabella Sciorra), they have two children & are all happy for mny years. Untill a car accident kills the children. That takes a toll on their parents & the bond between them wavers. However, after four years of healing, there comes another car accident which kills Chris. He is, after a transitional period, guided to Heaven by Cuba Gooding Jrs character & as he's settling in he realizes that he still has a connection to his wife. After settling down, Chris is informed that his wife has killed herself in despair & has gone to a specialised hell for people who've commited suicide. This is unacceptable for Chris & embarks on a quest to find her.

I wont give out any more but its a wonderful story, with some stunning SFX. Heaven looks as it should, beauty beyond words & Hell is an erie, desolate looking place filled with torment & drained of hope.

For me, this is one to own. But everyone else should at least give it a try.

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Rating: - 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, feel.
It had it's moments, unfortunately though, they were over-shadowed. Probably the only film I have watched with one raised eye-brow and a curled lip all the way through! Writing this with cramped face!

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Rating: - 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 twelve year old girl novelist wannabes. Oh it's bad. How bad is it? ..... very. You have been warned.

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Rating: - 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. Of course the depiction may differ to you own thoughts but still a thought provoking drama. It is a very sad film, very dark, I would only recommend watching when you are feeling a little depression.

Robin Williams AKA Demi-god brings a lot to the table with this one, and the main female lead is a bit of beauty in my eyes, so it caters for both sexes, the wife or the girlfriend will be needing some tissues however.

At the end of the day this film is not for everyone, but there is an underlying message this film has, and it is very much a pertinant one given the state of the world today, watch it to find out why.