• Login

    • BLU-RAY REVIEW

    Dreamland

    Featured In Issue 253, January/February 2021

    Picture4.5
    Sound4.5
    WSR Score4
    Basic Information on new release titles is posted as soon as titles are announced. Once reviewed, additional data is added to the database.
    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    2132809
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Some viiolence, language, and sexuality/nudiity
    (Retail Price):
    $16.59
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    100
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    1/19/2021
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    (Director):
    Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
    (Screenplay/Written By):
    (Story):
    (Music):
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer):
    (Visual Effects):
    (Costume Designer):
    (Editor):
    (Supervising Sound Editors):
    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers):
    (Co-Producers):
    (Producers):
    (Academy Awards):
    (Principal Photography):
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio):
    (Measured Disc Aspect Ratio):
    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby TrueHD 5.1
    (Theatrical Sound):
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack):
    (DTS Bit Rate):
    (Dolby Digital Bit Rate):
    (Additional Languages):
    (Subtitles):

    "Dreamland" is a mesmerizing love story set amidst America's struggle during the Great Depression. Eugene Evans (Cole) dreams of escaping his small Texas town when he discovers a wounded, fugitive bank robber (Robbie). Torn between claiming the bounty for her capture and his growing attraction to the seductive criminal, Eugene must make a decision that will forever affect the lives of everyone he's ever loved. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include a Movies Anywhere digital code.

    The 2.39:1 1080p AVC picture, reviewed on a Sony Bravia Z9D 4K Ultra HD HDR display, upconverted to 2160p with greater resolution and luminance, was photographed digitally and sourced from a 2K master Digital Intermediate format. While digitally produced, the imagery was textured by Livergrain to project an appearance of film. Picture quality is excellent with a realistic period backdrop in the flat dust bowl plains of Kansas. The color palette exhibits warm and natural hues seen in the period old wood buildings. Brownish tones are emphasized. Fleshtones are natural. Contrast is excellent with deep blacks, revealing shadow delineation, and natural lighting. Resolution is revealing of fine detail in textures and objects, as well as facial features. This is a compelling picture that is realistic throughout. (Gary Reber)

    The Dolby TrueHD 5.1-channel soundtrack delivers realistic atmospherics from roaring dust storms with deep sub-25 Hz frequencies and aggressive surround energy to subtle supports to the prominent dialogue. The music is limited but effective as a supportive element and with subtle surround. A dance scene with a slap-hand performance and dancers is quite real. Dialogue is intelligible throughout and natural. The occasional narration is a bit forward but clear. Overall, this is a well-crafted soundtrack packed with realism. (Gary Reber)

    Reason #112 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    The first thing that grabbed my interest was the DVD reviews. But after I purchased that first issue and read the reviews, I got hooked on all of the other information contained in each issue. I had adopted the DVD format fairly early on, and I have had a strong preference for widescreen, dating back to my VHS days. The technical information is a godsend. I feel that I have saved so much money by avoiding inferior quality DVDs. I was very ignorant about the technology out there for home theatre and was not aware of the resources I had that were really going to waste. (5.1 in my movie collection) I read and read and read and finally updated my antiquated system. It is such a wonderful joy to turn down the lights, turn up the sound, and enjoy movies more than I ever could at a theatre. I knew it was worth it even more when my wife said, “Cool” as we watched The Others with true surround sound. Widescreen Review has actually helped improve my quality of life!

    James Thompson
    26864 Mandelieu Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562 • Phone: 951 676 4914 • Fax: 951 693 2960
    Copyright © Information • All Rights Reserved • www.widescreenreview.com • Web Site Established In 1995 • Privacy Policy • Partners