Blu-ray Review - Dreams Don't Die
January 31, 2022
While made-for-T.V. movies generally play to the broadest audience for broadcast dominance, 1982's "Dreams Don't Die" offers slightly edgier fare for younger viewers, exploring the troubles of a street artist in New York City as he deals with reality of his future. Director Roger Young oversees a compelling understanding of maturation and dangerous evening activities, while writer Garry Michael White secures vivid characterization, creating a gripping look at the pressures of oncoming adulthood. "Dreams Don't Die" gets a little lost in its final act, but there's an hour of rich dramatic events and defined personalities to savor, while the setting and subculture are respectfully tended to, adding a lived-in sense of life to the endeavor. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com