How to Stop a Recurring Dream explained

How to Stop a Recurring Dream
Starring:
Music:Ibeyi
Nikolaj Torp Larsen
Cinematography:Ivan Bird
Editing:Flaura Atkinson
Director:Ed Morris
Producer:Polly du Plessis
Runtime:82 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

How to Stop a Recurring Dream is a 2020 British drama film directed by Ed Morris, starring Ruby Barker, Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Jamie Michie, Miranda Nolan and Andre Flynn.

Cast

Release

The film won the Best Feature award at the British Urban Film Festival. For her performance in the film, Barker won the festival's Best Actress award. The film was released to digital streaming platforms on 9 March 2021.

Reception

Zehra Phelan of Flavourmag wrote that Morris "captures the pain and anguish of fragmented families that bury their issues under the carpet with potent realism."[1]

Sophie Cook of FilmHound rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that it "is explorative but retains an interesting narrative, a good amount of twists, and top acting that impresses throughout."[2]

Cath Clarke of The Guardian rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and called it "half-baked" while praising Barker's performance.[3]

Edward Porter of The Sunday Times rated the film 2 stars out of 5.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to Stop a Recurring Dream Review. Phelan. Zehra. 6 March 2021. Flavourmag. 25 December 2023.
  2. Web site: “Do you ever dream the same dream?” – How to Stop a Recurring Dream (Film Review). Cook. Sophie. FilmHound. 25 December 2023.
  3. Web site: How to Stop a Recurring Dream review – Ruby Barker lends class to kidnap thriller. Clarke. Cath. 9 March 2021. The Guardian. 25 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Film reviews: Wander Darkly; Locked Down; Cherry; Verdict; Yes Day; SAS: Red Notice; Killing Escobar; How to Stop a Recurring Dream. Porter. Edward. 14 March 2021. The Sunday Times. 25 December 2023.