"What Dreams May Come" is a 1998 American fantasy drama film directed by Vincent Ward and adapted by Ronald Bass from the 1978 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson. The movie stars Robin Williams and tells the story of Chris Nielsen, who dies in an accident and enters Heaven. However, when he discovers that his beloved wife Annie has killed herself out of grief over the loss, he embarks on an afterlife journey to save her from an eternity of despair.
The film is known for its incredible visual effects, which were created by Mass.lllusions, the same group that developed the bullet time visual effects in The Matrix. The movie was shot largely on Fuji Velvia film, which is known among landscape photographers for its vivid color reproduction.
While the movie offers a representation of heaven and hell, it never intends for its audience to be close-minded enough to think that this is, with certainty, what happens after you die. It is more of a suggestion, an analogy, of how precious life is, and how deep the bond of love is between some people, no matter what happens.
"What Dreams May Come" was based on the novel of the same name by Richard Matheson, which tells a powerful tale of life and love after death. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its visual effects and creativity, while others criticized its plot and execution.
