Dreams of a Life 2011

Stephen Holden, New York Times: For all its subtext about identity and London's social fabric, "Dreams of a Life" leaves too many blanks and is ultimately more frustrating than rewarding. Read more

David Thomson, The New Republic: Its holes or omissions cannot diminish the gaping eloquence of the situation and the questions that arise. Read more

Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic: Somewhere at the bottom of this story is an ache about the value of a life. Read more

Dave Calhoun, Time Out: Morley's film is a mirror. How much do we know ourselves? How much do others know us? It works on the ego as much as it works on our empathy. Read more

Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out: Director Morley has at least restored something of a soul to her subject. Read more

Charles Gant, Variety: A riveting tale of a onetime vivacious personality, described by those who knew her as "stunning," "lovely," and "very well liked," but who nevertheless died alone, friendless and seemingly missed by nobody. Read more

Michael Atkinson, Village Voice: Left with barely any there there, Morley compensates with long reenactments starring look-alike Zawe Ashton that are never quite convincing but instead suck more air out of the haunting vacuum left behind in Vincent's wake. Read more