What Dreams May Come

<I>What Dreams May Come</i> requires a tissue box or five to get through. It's a truly powerful film full of emotions, from overcoming family tragedy(ies) to seeking (re)connections in the past, present and afterlife. Every actor played their role to the fullest, creating an exquisite film full of love, tragedy and determination.

Robin Williams' was a master of his craft. One moment, he can be energetic, charming and funny, and then, elsewhere in a film or in other roles, can be dramatic, stern, and/or stable. Post-<I>Good Will Hunting</i>, we all became (or already were) aware of his incredible range, a stark difference from his standup comedy or roles in such films as <I>Mrs. Doubtfire</i> or <I>One Hour Photo</i>.

To say another actor would've been a better fit for his role as Chris Nielsen is foolish. Williams can switch between laughter and grief in the blink of an eye, and while known for improvising many lines and scenes in his films, the script balanced out well. He can even tell a story without saying a word, an incredible feat for an even more incredible actor. To say he is missed is an understatement.

According to IMDB's Trivia section, <I>What Dreams May Come</i> is one of the few films that was filmed on Fuji Velvia (RVM) film stock, which is most frequently used for still photography of landscapes and other areas because of the high color saturation. When used for cinematography, which is rare, special effects would be required. Given that the film is incredibly colorful (in the afterlife scenes), LG OLED's <B>Filmmaker Mode</b> highlights and brings the colors to life. To be fair, I saw this film in theaters years ago, which was both a tear-filled and colorful experience, but watching it years later with an LG OLED TV replicated the same experience.

What Dreams May Come1998

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