Released Date : 26 Jul, 2023
Avg. User's Rating : 4.5/5
Story: Yoon, a professional football player, faces a disciplinary trial due to a strange incident. Later, he is unexpectedly asked to coach the national football team, which is made up of homeless people, most of whom have little experience playing football.
Review: Dream effectively balances humor and seriousness, with the clear intention of providing all-around entertainment from the start. It can also be classified as an inspirational film, reinforcing the idea that team spirit and hard work can achieve extraordinary achievements. Despite the good intentions, the movie did not live up to the expectations of the audience. This Korean film struggles to distinguish itself from others in the genre, ending up as another generic sports film. Although the film has all the ingredients to leave a mark, the makers seem to have missed an opportunity to capitalize on them.
The film's plot revolves around Yoon (Park Seo-joon), who harbors a rebellious streak. His actions during a game led to a disciplinary investigation against him, causing significant embarrassment. To correct and improve her image, her PR agency hires Lee So-min (IU). One of Lee's jobs is to coach a homeless soccer team and train them to participate in the World Cup. The only catch is that, except for a few, most of the team members have never played the game.
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The film's comic sequences will put a smile on your face and luckily, there are plenty of such moments The interactions between the team members are hilarious. However, the film fails in the characterization of Yoon's role. The writers should have considered that after the punitive action, Yoon was trying to regain his lost glory. Unfortunately, this journey to answer his detractors and get back on track is missing. Adding this element would have made the audience's journey more satisfying. Park Seo-joon fits the role of Yoon, and her comic timing and funny expressions add value to the plot. IU's character remains amusing throughout the film.
The film moves quickly, and it is revealed early on why Yoon is assigned to coach the homeless. The coaching portion of the film occupies a large chunk, which could have been engaging, but it leaves a feeling that more could have been done with these sequences. This stage mostly deals with the backstory of the homeless players, providing a break from the narrative. Although this was necessary, the creators could have used more engaging equipment to keep up the pace. Unfortunately, the film ultimately falls into a trap and resorts to dramatising their story. It also suffers from underdeveloped characters, as not much is revealed about the backgrounds of the main characters. IU, playing a producer, seems to be there, and her background remains unexplored.
Dream is an enjoyable film suitable for the whole family, with a simple premise that works well. Although it may have some flaws, it offers a breezy and enjoyable ride.
