Customer Reviews
A great family film - By: S. Haddow, 16 Apr 2007 
I'm always on the lookout for good old fashioned family movies with no innapropriate moments that I can share with my family - & this is one of them.
However this film is better than I suspected it would be from the synopsis, & has quite a lot of emotional depth - especiallyin the relationships between Kurt Rusell, his father as played by Kris Kristofersen (inspired casting) & his daughter as played by Dakota Fanning (who incidentally gives a very strong performance). Dreamer neatly avoids most of the traps of sugary sweetness that characterize this type of film when made by (for example) Disney, & instead takes a fairly honest look at dysfunctional relationships, dissapointment & the hard choices which adults are forced to make which don't always make sense when seen through the eyes of children. The result is a nicely layered film which has something to offer both adults & older children. In addition both the cinematography & music are great, & the rest of the cast give strong performances, Elisabeth Shue, David Morse (who manages to do quite a lot with a little screen time) & Freddy Rodriguez (Federico from Six Feet Under). 4 stars instead of 5 only because the end is a little rushed compared to the rest of the film, but if I could give it 4.5 stars I would. Overall this is a great family film.
Absolutely Brilliant!!! - By: Lady G, 23 Sep 2006 
Trust me on this one, get it. You do not have to be a fan of horses to like this movie. This movie is so relevant to real life (by the way it is based on a true story) it shows that everyone needs a chance. A trainer took a chance on a horse that was about to be put down, on the surface it looked like a foolish decision but he chose to follow his heart. In nursing the horse back to health the filly became a toolin healing his wounded family. The star of the film is young Cale, she demonstrates that passion & determination can help you achieve great things regardless of your age.This film shows that all things are indeed possible, with faith, love & some gutsy peseverance.
a horsey tail with a happy ending - By: , 23 Mar 2006 Dreamer is inspired by a true story, i was hooked from the opening credits!! i love true stories & when there combined with horses imin my element. soniador a well bred race horse is the centre of our heart warming story, following a tragic accident on the racetrack she is rescued by kurt russells character. Dekota Fanning plays russels daughter & strikes up a bond with this pretty young mare. I wont spoil the story but i will say the road to salvation has many twists, For such a young actress dekota deliveries a very mature performance, i feel at times she definately out shone her adult counter parts. tear jerker - must see for all horse lovers out there!!!
Top quality old fashioned family film! - By: Mr. C. J. Waldron, 25 Feb 2006 This is a beautiful film that both my 7 year old daughter & I absolutely love. The cinematography is wonderful & the story is strong enough for kids & adults alike. All the performances are superb & it is definately one of my favourite Kurt Russell films now. This really is a classic family film - a modern day National Velvet - but with a little more bight & a sparkling script - you will feel elated every time you watch it.
