Im always late to the party. I haven't set foot in a theater in 6 years. I guess I'm the guy who just prefers watching movies at home with the ol lady, and we watch a plenty of 'em. 2 maybe 3 a week. That may not seem like many to some folks but it's just the right amount to be able to watch, enjoy (or not) and discuss. MEAN DREAMS is my kinda movie...WHY? Because it's the kind of movie I can relate to. It's basically set in the sort of place I live in. The characters are the sort of people I interact with daily, so therefore it's the type of movie I UNDERSTAND. I'm a wannabe writer for lack of a better term, and I am currently writing a story that I hope becomes a novel, that in turn becomes a screenplay, that in turn becomes a movie. My story is pretty much a first cousin to MEAN DREAMS. so there you go.

A very nice last film for Hollywood icon, Bill Paxton. Good movieof young love, a daughter being on the run from your corrupt father, who just so happens to be law enforcement, andBlaze the dog...just loved him. Overall a decent film of boy who meets girl,boy steals from girls abusive father, boy and girl and now on the run fortheir lives. Nothing new here, but this review is more about paying respect tothe late Bill Paxton, who I thought was just hilarious is Aliens andPredator 2. Overall great story and acting by these those young actorsSophie Nélisse and Josh Wiggins. Highly recommended to anyone who likesa good story and wants to pay homage to Paxton. RIP Bill.

The story starts off OK.But than the action of the two main characters just becomes so stupid,that you start yelling at the screen. Some of the scenery is quite nice,but it doesn't save the movie from being the low budget movie that it is.Another thing that bugs me is,you don't really get a feel for the town or its people.It's just the two teen and their families, everyone else,what little there is of other people.Are just vague background noise.I miss some indication about how old they are suppose to be The girls does a fairly good acting job but,they both come of like they are really quite young,barley in their teens.********Warning spoilers***********Warning Spoilers********* There's a scene when they are on the run,and are staying in a motel room.The dog start barking madly at the door,cause the sheriff is driving around the parking lot,with a dog whistle.They act all causal about it,like the dogs loud barking is no big deal.Just do a superficial check of the area,until the very last minute. No sign of them worrying about other guests or anything. Don't be fooled by the other guy,who claims there is sex in the movie.There is none,they are both minors

As a low-budget thriller/drama, I came into this film with modest expectations. I was very delighted to be treated to a well-acted film with an incredible landscape (filmed in Ontario).The acting was perfect. Sophie Nelisse has the makings of a world-famous box office smasher someday. Josh Wiggins was superb in his lead role. And the late great Bill Paxton played his role flawlessly.I will not include any spoilers as to why I'm "only" giving it an 8 out of 10, but I will say that this indie thriller is definitely worth watching.Rest in peace, Bill Paxton.