The world of Parkour meets teenage coming-of-age angst in Petr Oukropec‘s In Your Dreams!, and it’s a welcome mixture. Whereas most sports inherently breed competition to the point that American films must delineate good versus bad or favorite versus underdog because they underestimate their audience, the urban appropriation of French Special Forces training (Parcours du combattant) here deals in the communal spirit of freedom. There’s a kinship between participants — one highlighted by the Prague group that Egon Tobiás‘ script creates — wherein “pros” and “amateurs” alike provide a safety net with which to simultaneously practice and improve their skills. Only a handful will be picked for young Alex (Jáchym Novotný) to videotape in hopes of entering a San Francisco competition, but no one gets turned away.
This is a refreshing take on the genre for an American like me. While there’s a level of competition, courtesy of...
This is a refreshing take on the genre for an American like me. While there’s a level of competition, courtesy of...
- 2/15/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Similar News
New ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Stoney Clover Lane Pieces Now Available For Pre-Order
- 5/13/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Timothy Spall and Sarah Lancashire on winning BAFTA TV Awards
- 5/13/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Paul McCartney Shared His Lyrics With 'No Meaning' Behind Them
- 5/11/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rob Lowe Cooks Dinner for Firefighters Battling California Wildfire Near His Home
- 12/18/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Oprah and Katy Perry’s Homes Threatened as Thomas Fire Grows to Third Largest in State History
- 12/17/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Lindsay Lohan Calls Out ‘False’ Us Weekly Article About Her Outrageous Booking Demands
- 12/14/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Hybrid Distribution: One-Night-Only Screenings Could Make Your Documentary a Theatrical Hit
- 5/10/2017
- by Peter Broderick
- Indiewire
Filmart: One Cool launches sales arm with $45m sci-fi
- 3/12/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The Best Films at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival
- 2/24/2016
- by TFS Staff
- The Film Stage
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.