ShangLuda Admirable film.

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

babscullen This movie is hot hot HOT. The chemistry between 90's era Madchen and Spader is off the charts. Overall, the story is a very tightly wound, neo-noir with all the ideal trappings of a knockout thriller. The suspicion and sense of paranoia created here is delightful - and the ending is so sickly satisfying, it made me question some things about myself. It's really a tense pyscho-drama at its core. Amick is the hottest lead, with charm and looks but also a sinister grace of the most storied villains in the film canon. I wish she could have had more roles like this; she is just FIRE. And Spader is at his very, smarmy best here. Good supporting cast too. I love everything about this movie...and did I mention the hotness??

Woodyanders Handsome and successful architect Ray Reardon (a strong and engaging performance by James Spader) is recovering from a painful divorce when he meets and immediately falls in love with the charming and beautiful Leena Mathers (a marvelously sultry and enchanting portrayal by the luscious Madchen Amick). The two get married and settle down to a life of total bliss. But is Leena really as perfect as she seems? Writer/director Nicholas Kazan relates the crafty and involving story at a steady pace, peppers the picture with several neatly surreal dream sequences, and delivers several nifty twists and turns that culminate in one startling doozy of a surprise downbeat ending. Spader and Amick both do outstanding work in the lead roles; they receive able support from Fredric Lehne as Ray's loyal buddy Larry, Larry Miller as jolly, rascally, wisecracking pal Norman, Bess Armstrong as shrewd lawyer Elaine, Kate Williamson and Tom Lillard as Leena's scrappy hick blue collar parents, and William Shockley as scruffy redneck Buddy. Moreover, this movie offers a valid and provocative point about how letting the wrong person into one's life can completely destroy said life. Jean-Yves Escoffier's slick and agile cinematography gives this picture a pleasing glossy look and makes expert use of a smoothly gliding Steadicam. Christopher Young's spare shivery score enhances the slowly mounting tension without ever becoming remotely obtrusive or overbearing. Well worth a watch.

George Parker In "Dream Lover", a prosperous architect (Spader) marries a too-good-to-be-true woman (Amick) and gets more than he bargained for and possibly more than he can handle. Done as a darkish comedy or light drama, this psycho-suspense flick features an interesting premise, okay performances by the principals, some blatant silliness compliments of Miller, and lots of semiserious drama. Full of plot holes and improbabilities, be sure to dumb yourself down for "Dream Lover", stick around for the punchline ending, and enjoy. (C+)

Windwalkerz This is an outstanding piece. Plots and twists and turns. It has to be seen to be appreciated. James Spader is very fine in this. Spader fans will also like his slightly absent-minded professor character in Stargate.