Dream Scene Movie Review: Nicolas Cage Absurdity In Facing The World

Nicolas Cage (A24)

JAKARTA - The production house A24 presents the latest film titled Dream Scenario. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, this film places Nicolas Cage as a central character in a simple but complex premises.

Nicolas Cage has again won praise for his acting in this film, continuing a number of achievements he has achieved in several films.

Dream Scenario tells of Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage), a professor who lives with his wife and two children. His life ran normally until one day, Paul began to feel strange after several people called Paul present in their dreams.

In an instant, Paul Matthews became popular because he appeared in many people's dreams. His career is also getting uphill and he is loved by many people. When dreams turn into nightmares, people begin to think of Paul's existence as a threat.

Now, Paul Matthews has to face fame that changes his life even his family and career overnight.

The complex premise turned out to be realized much more complicated. Paul Matthews as an average guy faces virality and the rapid development of social media. This phenomenon also highlights how currently social media is sharing various events quickly.

The first part features Paul Matthews with new fame and how he tries to adapt. However, in the second part when Paul begins to adapt, the flow begins to change drastically like a thriller story.

This phenomenon is not clearly explained, both from its origin to its conclusion. The presence of the phenomenon of the emergence of people in individual dreams is also related to the development of social media that leads to business.

The narrative is absurd but filled with comedy bits that can invite laughter. The change in laughter was also felt by the audience when Paul Matthews' second half faced drastic changes in his life.

Dream Scenario comes as a strange dark comedy but nevertheless connects with the audience. The film also features Nicolas Cage acting well by transforming an ordinary professor into a viral figure.

The film Dream Scenario can be watched starting today, Wednesday, February 21 in several CGV cinema networks.