Dream House (2011)

PG-1309/29/2011Mystery, Drama, Thriller1h 24m
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Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house.

Overview

Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Daniel Craig

    Will Atenton

  2. Cast 1

    Naomi Watts

    Ann Patterson

  3. Cast 1

    Rachel Weisz

    Libby Atenton

  4. Cast 1

    Marton Csokas

    Jack Patterson

  5. Cast 1

    Elias Koteas

    Boyce

  6. Cast 1

    Taylor Geare

    Trish

  7. Cast 1

    Claire Geare

    Dee Dee

  8. Cast 1

    Rachel G. Fox

    Chloe Patterson

  9. Cast 1

    Jane Alexander

    Dr. Greeley

Daniel Craig is good in the lead, while the premise is an intriguing one. However, it doesn't quite come together cohesively enough to be enjoyed on a major level. I didn't dislike <em>'Dream House'</em>, I found it alright to be honest. Craig (Will), as alluded to, is enjoyable in the main role, with Rachel Weisz (Libby) and Naomi Watts (Ann) being solid supports. The casting is probably the best thing about this film. It's the execution of the plot that holds it back. What's produced is watchable, but doesn't - at least for me - connect on any hearty level. The final act is a little cl...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$50,000,000.00

Revenue $39,984,400.00

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