Slumberland

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Slumberland

PG

2022

1h 57m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

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A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

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Critics Consensus

Winsor McCay's classic Nemo comics are fertile ground for the right filmmaker, but Slumberland forsakes the spirit of the strips in favor of senseless spectacle.

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Audience Says

The story's great, the acting is solid, and the visuals are dazzling -- don't sleep on Slumberland.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

11/18/2022

The realm of dreams is described as “a world with no consequence,” but as constructed, that comes in a movie with no clear creative compass, proving more mystifying than magical.

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

11/18/2022

1.5/4

The biggest problem with Slumberland is its utter innocuousness.

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

11/18/2022

Ms. Barkley comes across as a kid rather than a studio creation. Mr. Momoa gives the kind of unhinged performance of which few would have thought him capable. His prancing about at moments of joy are, in fact, joyous.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

01/24/2023

C+

An unimaginative adaptation of an imaginative 20th-century comic strip.

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

01/06/2023

A

What the actors, music and visual creative teams have here done is create a magical world that relates to the real world as well. It goes beyond the coming of age genre, dealing with parenthood and retaining the wonder of childhood as an adult.

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Charles Hartford

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

01/04/2023

9/10

Slumberland delivers a fantastic journey that both entertains and delights while taking a serious and heartfelt approach to its themes of loss, trauma, and moving on with life.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 2d

Slumberland is a quirky and imaginative fantasy adventure starring Jason Momoa, blending whimsy, sci-fi, and emotional storytelling. The film follows a young protagonist navigating a dreamlike world, coping with the loss of a father at sea, and encountering fantastical characters. While visually inventive and colorful, the screenplay struggles with coherence, leaving some plot points underdeveloped or rushed. Momoa’s performance, at times corny, adds humor and energy, balancing the story’s more emotional beats. Supporting characters are charming and give the narrative heart, while the creative worldbuilding draws viewers into the dreamlike environment. Though not a perfect film, Slumberland offers enough charm, humor, and imagination to be enjoyable for fans of fantasy adventures, making it worth a watch for those who appreciate creative visuals and playful storytelling.

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Carlos M

@CarlosMZ 5d

Sin mucho que decir mas que deben verla si les gustan las peliculas de fantasia,comedia y thriller lo tiene todo esto casi

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Desiree S

@RT12156586 Mar 17

This was a very heartwarming movie. It was also exciting.It was creative.I love the acting done by all.I loved pig. I also thought it was super cool. Seeing other people's dreams and what they dream about.

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Daniel M

@MazzaQuePasa Mar 4

I really enjoyed the story and I believe that’s the strongest thing this film has going for itself. It’s not the greatest movie with amazing characters, but the story was so good that it kept me entertained till Feb end. A little girl who lost her father and goes through an incredible adventure to be able to have one last dream with him to say goodbye. Beautiful 👏🏼

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Downriver R

@Downriver Jan 18

Jason mamoa was epic in this Again and made it pretty good to watch.

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Dave L

@RT29131586 Jan 11

A lot of fun and obviously leave's you with that feel good feeling so worth the watch.

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Synopsis

A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Peter Chernin, David Ready, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter: Michael Handelman, David Guion
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG (Peril|Language|Action|Some Thematic Elements|Suggestive References)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2022
Runtime: 1h 57m

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