Netflix’s new animated adventure in a dream It’s hilariously realistic, yet heartfelt and moving at the same time. This is a comedic fantasy that dives into the wild landscape of sibling dreams, stuffed animals, and second chances.
From the thoughts of the writer and director Alex Wuthe movie continues stevie (Jolie Juan Rappaport) and her siblings Elliot (Elias Jansen) Through their dreams, they embark on a magical mission to repair their shattered family. Along the way, they encounter a stuffed giraffe. baloney tony (Craig Robinson), mysterious sandman (Omid Jalili), unpredictable Queen of Nightmares Nightmara (Gia Karides) and their loving and complex parents. Simu Liu and Cristin Milioti.
dream together
As Alex Wu explains, in a dreamit’s clear that this is more than just an animated adventure. It’s personal.
“996 people worked on this movie,” said director Wu. Gaity. “It really was 996 people dreaming it together that made this thing a reality.”
Wu said the theme of dreaming together comes from his own childhood. “When I was 6 or 7 years old and my parents almost split up, it was really hard for me, but I was really lucky. I had a younger brother, so we were able to go through all that uncertainty and all that turmoil together,” he said. “If it wasn’t for him, I don’t think I would have coped as well as I did. That was kind of a turning point for this movie. The power of experiencing the unknown, the uncertainty of life, the chaos of life, the imperfections of life with someone else can make life really meaningful and worthwhile.”
Wu added that working with the cast was a great experience. “They sing a song in the movie. It’s an original song and both Sim and Christine are great singers,” he said. “While recording that, it felt like I was getting a free private concert from both of them. I can’t wait for the audience to hear their performance. It’s so heartfelt and so emotional.”
Simu Liu’s musical moments
If that’s not reason enough to see this movie, come watch Liu sing her heart out alongside the Emmy Award-winning actress. Cristin Milioti.
“I love being involved in my musical side,” Liu said. “It was such an honor to work with Kristin. She’s amazing. Even though we weren’t recording together, it felt like we were singing with Broadway royalty.”
Reflecting on his favorite part of recording, Liu added, “The day on set was one of the most enjoyable days for me. I just thought it was so beautiful and I got so emotional and so excited. So it’s really nice to go into the recording studio and lie down and put down a line or two.”
Beyond music and eccentricity, in a dream It reminds us that holding on to our dreams and working hard to make them come true will keep us grounded in an unpredictable world. Liu revealed that he is currently dreaming. His answer is one we all need to hear.
“I think we’ve lost the ability to listen to each other. Everyone has gotten better at speaking, but not listening. I’m making a statement for the world to be a little kinder and more open.”
When asked what memories from his childhood keep him grounded, he said: “I was raised by my grandparents in China until I was 4 years old. I lost my grandparents due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021. Recently, I have been dreaming about my grandparents a lot. It’s really wonderful to be able to visit my grandparents in my dreams. And it’s always sad when I wake up.”
Craig Robinson’s Baloney Tony brings laughs
As the voice of Baloney Tony, an adorable stuffed giraffe with endless slices of bologna. craig robinson This movie brings the biggest laughs and the warmest heart.
“It was a lot of fun,” Robinson said. “Alex Wu is a great director. He let us improvise and find new moments. I have a younger brother and an older sister, so that sibling chaos was very nostalgic.”
Tony is also known for having an endless supply of abalone, so naturally I had to ask the cast what they keep in their endless pockets.
“Roasted salted pistachios,” Robinson replied.
Juan Rapaport chose “chocolate,” Janssen proudly chose “ramen,” and Liu admitted he likes “purse candy,” also known as Werther’s Originals.
turn nightmares into magic
With dazzling visuals, original songs, and a story of finding light in life’s most difficult moments, in a dream It reminds us that imagination is healing and that even nightmares can be transformed into something beautiful by dreaming together.
Or, as Alex Wu said, “Life is messy and imperfect, but when we get through it together, it makes it meaningful.”
in a dream Stream exclusively Netflix November 14th.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
