Product: Dreamscape [VHS] (1984)
Rating: 5.0
A Thrilling Sci Fi Picture
The photo makes one think of Indiana Jones (and Kate Capshaw, who was in "Temple Of Doom", is a good reason for the comparison), but this is more science fiction. It deals with psychics who are able to enter people's dreams. This puts it into the category of true science fiction, speculating possibilities, their benefits, and their dangers.Dennis Quaid does an excellent job as a con man with an exceptional ability. Max Van Sydow is just as good as his mentor. Christopher Plummer makes an great villain. And when somebody casts one of my favorite actresses like Kate Capshaw as the love interest . . . George Wendt also is good in a brief role, and Eddie Albert is presidential.I will conclude that the ending bothered me philosophically. If someone wants to discuss it, feel free to let me know. However, I don't want to spoil any surprises.In spite of that one disturbing part, I think this is a great movie. It is PG-13, meaning it is not for children; feel free to attend with your junior high or older child, where you can discuss the issues with him. And there is a lot of food for thought you can teach your children with in this movie. Not bad for a sci-fi adventure, huh?