PremiumSweet Dreams review: Mithila Palkar-Amol Parashar's film should have ended the night when the idea popped
Sweet Dreams review: You can bring two of the cutest OTT faces (Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar) but even they can't fill the void a good story leaves behind.
Last Updated: 10.02 AM, Jan 24, 2025
Sweet Dreams story:
Kenny is just getting over a breakup, while Dia feels stuck in her relationship of two years. That is when they find each other in dreams. Eventually, they see each other in real-life and the chase to seek answers begins.
Sweet Dreams review:
Some movies are made to convey a message, and some movies are made to confuse people. Sweet Dreams, started with the intent of the former, is more about the latter. It is disappointing, to begin with.
Sweet Dreams opens with a glimpse of the dreamy OTT couple, played by Mithila Palkar's Dia and Amol Parashar's Kenny, sitting out there like a modern couple, with one engrossed in a phone and the other yearning for attention. Shots of milkshakes establish a coffee shop, appearing out of place yet feeling appropriate for the Gen Z crowd. The two milkshakes suddenly change to iced tea, which sets the foundation of a "filmy romance" amid a goof-up. Like you can already expect, this is all part of a dream, so it can be forgiven (plus they both act adorable despite the major hiccups in the scene).
With that, the foundation for the story is not as strong as one might think, but the actors promise some chemistry. Again, the goof-ups do not stop as Dia ends up stating that the drink is coffee, which was originally expected out of a coffee place, and the drink is anything but coffee. Having said that, Kenny brings heartache to her face with a warm smile (read memory), while Dia expresses how the spark in her relationship with Ishaan (Meiyang Chang) faded after two years of being together and prioritising other things over one another.
It takes forever, but finally it is established that Kenny is a recycling artist who is still stuck with his ex because she is leading a more successful life than him.
Of course, we get a glimpse of his dating life vs. her 'dating' life, thus proving the different stages of life they're at. Although the constant back-and-forth in her life leads to confusion, the romance feels through the songs that are on point.
In the moment of hopelessness, Dia and Kenny find each other. While he obviously chases the dream girl, she is left stunned too.
While Amol and Mithila are consistent in their acting, it is the very concept that seems absurd. In the times of chasing dreams, the film talks of chasing behind your dream partner. No matter how romantic, it's not relatable.
The closure, however, brings much-needed clarity to both the characters, and we needed to bring a wrap to the film, which is somewhere between illusion and reality. Director Victor Mukherjee's message through the movie is not to be too focused on chasing dreams to forget reality exists, but that message rarely ever comes across. So, the film is nothing beyond a visual treat for Mithila and Amol's fans.
Sweet Dreams verdict:
Sweet Dreams should have been wrapped up as a dream because no matter how cute Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar look, the concept is flawed and not worth your time. Give this one a skip unless you are their fan and believe in fan-fiction-type stories.