Sweet Dreams

Where to start?

Let's start with Bobby Lee floating round this film looking like a marshmallow that got lucky on the lip of a rejection bin. Meaning he looks like a marshmallow that has been rolling around the factory floor in dust, pubes & dirt for 50 years.

His acting is laughably bad; which is a blessing. And when he isn't trying to act he's just being Bobby Lee. Theo Von shows promise.

The film itself, is too, and and and, instead of, so but so. This means it fails to really engage. It's just too choppy. At the very least throw in a few fade shots. Make the transition smooth.

But the film is not terrible. It watches like a practice run. With a bit more skill the film could have been very good.

Firstly there are some great acting performances in this film which really caught me by surprise. Johnny Knoxville in some of the more dramatic scenes were pretty good. With that said there are some actors that were just plain awful which is kinda the norm for a film like this.

The plot had its moments that kept it watchable, but also a few that were too forced. I feel like maybe if they added 30 more minutes they would have had a more complex story arch and would have corrected these issues.

Sometimes while watching it felt like a hallmark channel film with all the "sweetness" but the same time the subject and language wouldn't make it as such. Overall I did enjoy but could have been better.

Johnny Knoxville definitely rocked his acting chops off here and had me tearing up several times as one who has lived with addicts, and been one myself. This movie means well and does not do more than it's intended theme.

While I knew Mr. Knoxville had it in him to act well, he really showed some crazy depth in this movie. Bobby Lee and Theo Von were nice additions but honestly, the other supporting actors really brought it. Don't go into this expecting to laugh your butt off the whole time as the more serious parts could catch you off guard.

Recommend for drama lovers and those looking to get sober and have something to relate to.

Yes I did go into this blind! I thought it would be in a similar vein to other Knoxville movies but it was a very sombre drama. But there was no spark, where was the soundtrack? Music would have made this movie much better and a few good jokes! Why wasn't there any jokes? Theo and Bobby Lee and no jokes? Doesn't make sense I know it's a depressing story but come on it needed some spark! Was a hard watch for me but I didn't turn it off at least!

I feel all the people who have left negative reviews expected it to be something that it wasnt. The trailer and plot summary never lead you to believe it was gonna be anything other than what it was. They saw it starred Johnny Knoxville and they expected it to be a raunchy comedy like jackass. With fellow comedians like Bobby Lee and Theo Vonn it perpetuated that thinking as well.

Its sad thats the case because its a very sweet tender drama with some comedy spread throughout. If you are a fan of softball or baseball you will enjoy it even more. Johnny knoxville does a good job with the dramatic role and I wish his reputation for outrageous comedy didnt hurt people feelings about the movie because they expected something else.

If you know its not gonna be jackass you will be pleasantly surprised and will probably enjoy the movie.