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Talking about divorce in a children's film? The cinematic version of 'Mr. Sandman' by The Chordettes serves as the backbone of this film. 'In Your Dreams' is the audiovisual translation of the song’s spirit. Alex Woo and Erik Benson choose to take a risk by building a story around a highly delicate subject within children’s animation: divorce. And not just divorce itself, but all the emotional consequences it brings to a family with children. They are clearly aware of the risk involved and approach it with care, delicacy, and a measured emotional handling. In fact, they go a step further by indirectly portraying men and women through stereotypical lenses: the man as more careless and simple, the woman as more perfectionist and orderly. I’m not saying this is wrong—only that it can generate debate, and that’s something I appreciate: the willingness to open doors that cannot easily be closed. The narrative is simple, even basic. It is understandable for its target audience, but it remains skimming along the surface of divorce, resulting in a certain sense of superficiality. It does not delve as deeply as one might expect. I understand that this is partly due to the film being aimed primarily at children, but it would have been welcome for the screenwriters to go a couple of steps further. In addition, the plot feels confusing at times. Perhaps I didn’t fully grasp it, or perhaps the story itself does not completely come together. This seems to stem from a partially achieved blend of dreams, nightmares, fears, and happiness. An additional layer of cohesion feels necessary—one that properly chews and digests these ideas before presenting them to the audience. The animation is solid. It is not a revolutionary leap for the medium, but it leaves little to complain about and is easy on the eyes. The music, however, becomes rather tiresome over the course of the runtime. The film never truly drags, as it maintains a rhythm that holds the viewer’s attention, but if the editing does not achieve this, the narrative itself occasionally risks doing the opposite. The film’s greatest virtue lies in what it chooses to talk about; its greatest flaw lies in how it does so, as it never fully clarifies where it ultimately wants to go.

In Your Dreams is a whimsical and heartfelt animated adventure that seamlessly blends imaginative dreamscapes with genuine emotional depth. Following two siblings as they navigate a magical dream world to reconcile family tensions, the film balances playful humor, clever visual storytelling, and touching life lessons that resonate with both children and adults. The animation is vibrant and inventive, bringing each dream sequence to life with creativity and personality, while the voice performances add warmth and charm to the characters. With its thoughtful exploration of family, dreams, and personal growth, In Your Dreams proves that animated storytelling can be both entertaining and profoundly moving, making it a standout addition to Netflix’s 2025 slate.

"A origem" do Nolan versão animação infantil (não sendo tão infantil assim). Tem um discurso que eu acho difícil para crianças entenderem, ao mesmo tempo com uma pegada criativa encantadora, com personagens muito bem criados. Talvez o tempo o valorize (ou não), mas é algo diferente do catálogo genérico, que merece a conferida.

"In Your Dreams" is a wildly imaginative movie that makes excellent use of its animated landscape to show the many ways in which humor ties into how we imagine things while we’re sleeping. It delivers a heartfelt and visually rich adventure that mixes big laughs with real emotional weight. Netflix’s animation looks theatrical, the sibling relationship carries the heart of the story. Faced with the loss of their family as they know it, Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their dreams to save it. Stevie has always been the fixer in her family, especially after her mischievous younger brother Elliot came along. But this time, Stevie finds herself at a loss. Her parents seem to be drifting apart, and for once, she doesn’t know how to make things right. One afternoon, while wandering through a bookstore, Stevie and Elliot stumble upon an ancient, mysterious book that promises its reader a granted wish from The Sandman. It sounds like pure fantasy until the siblings experience a shared, vividly lucid dream. Convinced this may be their one chance to mend their family, Stevie persuades Elliot to journey through their dreams in search of The Sandman. The screenplay for In Your Dreams is written by Erik Benson and Alexander Woo, based on a story by Woo and Stanley Moore. The film features the voice talents of Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, and Craig Robinson, and is directed by Benson and Woo. Following the success of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix continues to establish itself as a powerhouse in animated storytelling. In Your Dreams is their highly anticipated follow-up, and the streamer reportedly plans to submit both films for Oscar consideration. This one might just have what it takes. The screenplay strikes a delicate balance: silly and spirited enough for younger audiences, yet smart, relevant, and emotionally grounded for teens and adults alike. Its core theme centers on the strength and protection of family. Though Stevie and Elliot couldn’t be more different and often get on each other’s nerves, they discover that being siblings comes with unexpected rewards. Faced with a greater threat, the two form an uneasy alliance that deepens their bond. Where Demon Hunters delivered an electrifying original soundtrack, In Your Dreams energizes its world with clever revivals of classics like The Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” the latter reimagined in a new cover by Weezer. While these tracks predate the film’s target audience, they’re irresistibly catchy, fueling the movie with momentum, energy, and danceable fun. The film’s animation dazzles with vivid color and clarity, even as Stevie and Elliot slip between the waking world and the dreamscape. The subtle blending of reality and fantasy keeps viewers guessing what’s real and what’s imagined. One standout sequence shifts into an ultra-cool, stylistic homage to one of the year’s most popular animation trends, a visual treat that elevates the film’s already dynamic energy. "In Your Dreams" is a slick and smart movie destined to become an adventure of a nighttime. It’s a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly delight.

Netflix's new animated film, In Your Dreams, arrives in the catalog surrounded by expectations. Not only because it shares the same release year with another possible contender from the studio, K-Pop Warriors, but also because it marks Alex Woo's directorial debut. Although it is his first feature film as a director, Woo brings with him a background that arouses curiosity: years working as a story artist at Pixar on films such as Ratatouille, WALL-E, Finding Dory, The Incredibles 2, and The Good Dinosaur. Add to that the fact that the production is signed by Kuku Studios, founded by former Pixar employees, and it's clear why the film already has a familiar feel to **** that familiarity is both a strength and a weakness. Woo has stated that he sought direct inspiration from his years of experience at Pixar, and the film does carry much of the studio's emotional, visual, and narrative identity. However, while this influence brings security, it also leaves In Your Dreams stuck in the shadow of the works it honors. The result is a competent and sensitive film that struggles to find its **** Your Dreams is a film that entertains, moves you at times, and demonstrates the potential of a studio that is still finding its artistic maturity. But it is also a work that limits itself. The structure is familiar, the fantasy could be bolder, and the family drama could go deeper. The final impression is that of a film that has heart and good ideas, but avoids taking risks, always staying too safe to reach the emotional and narrative climax it seemed headed for.Even so, it should be a strong contender for an Oscar. Not necessarily because it is one of the most memorable animations of the year, but because Netflix has historically been a strong contender in this category during awards season. In Your Dreams is derivative, but also promising. Imperfect, but engaging. A firm step forward for the studio that produced it and a reminder that sometimes, even in dreams, growing up hurts a little.