- 2020
- PG-13
- IFC Films
- 1 h 25 m
SummarySet against the splendor of the Winter Olympic Games, an intimate and unexpected love story develops between two lonely hearts, each at their own crossroads in life. Penelope (Alexi Pappas) is a first time Olympian and introverted cross-country skier, who, after finishing her event early on in the games, finds herself spending time in Athletes Vi...
Directed By:Jeremy Teicher
Written By:Nick Kroll, Alexi Pappas, Jeremy Teicher
Olympic Dreams
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Feb 13, 2020
75
Olympic Dreams ‘s goal isn’t to inundate you with complex themes or ideas. Simplicity is key for this film – it all comes down to a man and a woman who want to spend time together and then…spend time together. Layering that with the gorgeous Olympic environment makes for an enjoyable, often mesmerizing watch.
Jan 25, 2020
75
They turn a chilly environment warm and a conventional story into something surprising, lived-in, with the glorious romantic ache that too many romantic comedies can’t be bothered with.
Feb 14, 2020
50
The guerrilla-style approach is ambitious. The access is incredible. The film itself, however, is less so.
Feb 13, 2020
50
Olympic Dreams is a wispy, quasi-romantic dramedy whose affecting moments are eclipsed by its overly random, sometimes awkwardly played and constructed narrative.
Feb 11, 2020
50
This is a more professional-looking production, with a much stronger cast, but it has the same half-assed feel.
Feb 12, 2020
40
Olympic Dreams' backstage look at the 2018 Olympics is much more compelling than the movie's bland and contrived romantic comedy storyline.
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Feb 27, 2020
4
People talk about a merit this film had and that is that it was filmed with special behind the scenes access during the Winter Olympics of South Korea in 2018. Now considering that it's inevitable to think about all the different themes this film could have addressed with such access I cannot stop feeling disappointed seeing the people involved in the production chose the simplicity of a romantic drama. Talking about massive wasted potential.
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Production Company:
- Good At Business
- IFC Films
- Olympic Channel
Release Date:Feb 14, 2020
Duration:1 h 25 m
Rating:PG-13
Awards
Denver Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
ReFrame
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
