In My Dreams (film)


In My Dreams is a Hallmark Hall of Fame television film. It premiered on ABC on April 20, 2014, and stars Katharine McPhee, Mike Vogel and JoBeth Williams. It is directed by Kenny Leon from a story by Teena Booth and screenplay by Booth and Suzette Couture.
In My Dreams is the last Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation to be aired on a broadcast television network after 63 years. The anthology series has since moved to Hallmark Channel.

Synopsis

Nick and Natalie are the perfect couple, only they have never actually met. After tossing coins in Hayward Fountain, the two start dreaming about each other. According to fountain mythology, they have exactly seven days to turn their dreams into a reality.

Cast

The film was shot in and around Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, from November 19 through December 20, 2013.

Reception

Critical reception

Brian Lowry of Variety called the idea of the film "dreamy" and added, "Although the story is perhaps more naturally suited to Hallmark's traditional pre-Valentine's Day window, this is one of the more satisfying movies the storied franchise has delivered in some time." Jackie Cooper of The Huffington Post stated, "This movie strikes just the right tone of romantic entertainment. It is semi-lightweight fare for but it is a story that entertains."

Ratings

In its original airing, the film was seen by 4.79 million viewers, with an adult 18-49 rating of 1.0.