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If Eric Rohmer hailed from New Jersey or Texas he might have conceived a character like Dora — a charming, pretty, bright young woman whose true desires remain somewhat inscrutable — particularly to herself. Being American rather that French, writer/director Katie Cokinos has made Dora a striver, but given her protagonist an irresistible screwball twist: Dora has a gift for throwing herself into others' dreams and aspirations.Yet, much like a Rohmer film, I DREAM TOO MUCH creates a self-enclosed social world whose mores and details are rendered with delicacy and subtle humor. Alex Rappoport's cinematography is stunning. The lush yet pristine snowy landscapes capture the fairy tale quality of both Dora's inner life and the Hudson valley. Winter becomes more than a season, almost a character whose stillness allows Dora to change within. Diane Ladd gives a tour de force performance as Dora's great aunt Vera — an imposing figure whose forthrightness, romantic past, and seeming incapacity to maternally dote on her grand niece prove to be just what Dora needs to jump start her life.There is a sweetness that suffuses I DREAM TOO MUCH that's rare to find in family dramas these days and seems to harken back to an earlier period. It imbues the film with a graceful, uplifting tone — almost a glow — that makes this sensitively directed film about inter-generational relationships between women feel timeless. The target audience for I DREAM TOO MUCH, which includes women of all ages, will surely look forward to Cokinos' next film.

What a delightful adventure. I was swept up with Dora as she explored her world after college and admired the way the film showed young and not so young women learning how to creatively navigate in the real world. It is rare to see a coming of age film revolving around a woman particularly right after college graduation. With a light touch, this film explores serious questions that any creatively minded person explores while entering the real world and all the opportunities that brings and shuts out. It touches on the courage necessary, along with imagination, inspiration, belief in one's self, etc. that one needs in one's tool kit to make it as a creative person in the real, often cruel world.

What a treat to see the many, many faces of super talented Diane Ladd in the context of a coming of age story with a diverse cast. Danielle Brooks shines - breaking all stereotypes with her powerful performance. Eden Brolin makes her film debut as a naive millennial trying to find her way out of the nest of a helicopter mom who has choreographed her life up to college graduation. Viewers can relate to the inspiring mentor relationship between Vera (Diane Ladd) and Dora (Eden). Millenials and their grandmothers will be pleased to see the bond between generations. The sweeping cinematography captures the wintry chill of Saugertes, New York in a chilly, frozen time of the lives of the characters. Be surprised by new talents and new energy from the music and poetry.

Saw this film at SXSW '15. Very well acted and directed with great performances from all of the lead actresses and James McCaffrey. Also, some exceptional cinematography that showed off an area of the country that you don't see much on the big screen.I kept waiting for Dora to fall in love with some random townie boy. Never happened, which was a pleasant surprise for its simple novelty. The focus was on this young woman and the other women in her life: grandmom, mom, and the new best friend.All in all, a lot of fun. You find yourself with a smile on your face for the duration of the film.