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Daydream Believer

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Fresh from a starring role in a New England community-theater production, Valerie Woodbury (Sybil Kempson) relocates to New York City and attempts to make it as an actress. When playwright and actor Kent Black (Louis Puopolo) lets Valerie know that he has her in mind for the lead in his off-Broadway play, she thinks she's on the fast track to success. However, when the experience falls considerably short of her expectations, Valerie must face a not-so-sunny reality.

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Dave Kehr New York Times It's the best kind of homemade movie, created with skill, modesty and a pleasing awareness of what works in an ultra-low-budget format that tends to be performance and storytelling, rather than visual expressiveness and technical polish. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 26, 2002 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post The story doesn't break any new ground, but the movie has energy. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 26, 2002 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Merle Bertrand Film Threat Most of the performances are solid, if a bit over the top. Rated: 3/5 Dec 8, 2002 Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide Bitingly funny, poignantly sad. Rated: 4/5 Sep 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fresh from a starring role in a New England community-theater production, Valerie Woodbury (Sybil Kempson) relocates to New York City and attempts to make it as an actress. When playwright and actor Kent Black (Louis Puopolo) lets Valerie know that he has her in mind for the lead in his off-Broadway play, she thinks she's on the fast track to success. However, when the experience falls considerably short of her expectations, Valerie must face a not-so-sunny reality.
Director
Debra Eisenstadt
Producer
Debra Eisenstadt
Screenwriter
Debra Eisenstadt
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m