Real Life: The 2nd Dream

Real Life: The 2nd Dream is a 2010 American action film based on the Real Life video game series, specifically Real Life 4: Evolution (2007). The film is the second installment in New Line Cinema's Real Life film series and the sequel to Real Life: The Movie (2009). The film is directed by Michael Bay and written by Ehren Kruger. Starring: Leonardo Nam, Brian Goodman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Linda Boyd, Jason Tobin, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn and Julie White. As Tom plunges deeper into the world of his dreams, he begins to understand that every action he takes in the world of dreams has an impact on his real life. He acquires new skills and abilities that help him solve mysteries and overcome obstacles that he faces in reality.
The film used both regular 35mm film cameras and specially designed 3D cameras, with filming locations in Chicago, Florida, Indiana, Milwaukee, Moscow and Washington, D.C. The film was 3D rendered specifically for 3-D and featured visual effects. more complex robots that took longer to render. The release date was moved from November 29 to August 1 to allow the film to release during the release of the Real World (2010) game.
Exclusive early premieres took place on July 28, 2010, two days before the worldwide release. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was praised for its music, visual effects, cast and voice acting, and use of 3D, however it was criticized for its screenplay, tonal changes and runtime. The 2nd Dream grossed $135 million at the global box office. It was nominated for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects at the 83rd Academy Awards. It was followed by Real Life: The Last Wish in 2019.
== Plot ==
As Tom plunges deeper into the world of his dreams, he begins to understand that every action he takes in the world of dreams has an impact on his real life. He acquires new skills and abilities that help him solve mysteries and overcome obstacles that he faces in reality.
One day, Tom realizes that his dreams are connected with his family's past and the mysterious disappearance of his father. He embarks on a journey through the various worlds of his dreams to find answers to the perplexing questions that have haunted him throughout his life.
On his journey, Tom meets various creatures, each of which helps him in his search for the truth. He finds himself in the most incredible places, where he faces dangers and challenges that he must overcome in order to move forward.
Finally, Tom finds the key to solving the mystery of his father's disappearance. He learns that his father was part of a mysterious order of guardians of the dream world, and that his own abilities and dreams are a legacy of that order.
Ultimately, Tom realizes that he must continue his father's work and become the new guardian of the dream world. He accepts his fate and decides to use his powers to protect the world from the evil that threatens from the depths of his dreams.
The film ends with Tom returning to reality, but now he knows that his adventures and battle for goodness and truth are just beginning. He is ready for new challenges and adventures, knowing that he is not alone, and that his dreams and creatures are always with him, who will help him on this difficult journey.
== Cast ==
* Leonardo Nam as Tom
* Brian Goodman as Tom's father.
* Zackery Ty Bryan as Vito
* Linda Boyd as Tom's mother
* Jason Tobin as Earl
* Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Cassandra
* Patrick Dempsey as Wilson
* Kevin Dunn as Jimmy
* Julie White as Eloy
* Keiko Agena as Charlotte
* Lester Speight as Eddie
* Josh Kelly as Stone
== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The premiere of the film Real Life: The 2nd Dream took place at the Moscow International Film Festival on July 25, 2010. That same evening, Linkin Park played a special open-air concert on Red Square in Moscow in honor of the event. Originally scheduled to be released on November 29, 2010, the release was later pushed back to August 1, 2010. In November 2010, it was announced that, unlike Real Life: The Movie, no scenes in the film were shot with IMAX 3D cameras .
=== Home media ===
During Investor Day, it was announced that the DVD and Blu-ray would be released in the fourth quarter of 2011. A 3D home version of the film was released on September 30, 2010, and a 2D Blu-ray version of the film will be released "in the coming months". The first home release was criticized for its lack of bonus features.
A Walmart exclusive edition of The 2nd Dream was also released on September 30, 2010. The PAL DVD and Blu-ray discs of the film were released on November 28, 2010.
In North America, the DVD sold 619,000 in its first week, topping the weekly DVD chart. As of February 26, 2011, 1.9 million DVDs have been sold. It also topped the Blu-ray charts that same week and sold 1.1 million Blu-ray units by October 23, 2010. The film's Blu-ray 3D release was released on January 31, 2011 in NTSC regions and February 13, 2011 in PAL regions.
Real Life: The 2nd Dream was released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 30, 2016 in PAL regions and December 5, 2017 in NTSC regions.
Home sales raised $18 million.
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
Real Life: The 2nd Dream grossed $48 million in North America and $87 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $135 million. With a budget of $50 million, it was a box office disappointment.
=== Critical response ===
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 43% based on reviews from 263 critics and an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Its special effects—and 3D shots—are undeniably impressive, but they're not enough to fill a loudly hyped operating time or to mask a subtle, indifferent script.” On Metacritic, the film has a score of 47 out of 100 based on 37 critics, indicating "mixed to average reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A-" on an A+ to F scale.
Roger Ebert gave the film one star out of four, criticizing its visual effects, plot, characters and dialogue. Richard Roeper also criticized the film, giving it a D and responding that "it's rare for a film to have less heart and less interesting characters." Scott in The New York Times wrote: "I can't decide whether this film is so spectacular, so stunningly stupid that it makes anyone who watches it stupid, or so brutal that it disarms all reason." Who cares?"