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1 Star
As a reward from a jilted millionairess, Davis is given the $100,000 Porsche of the unfaithful husband. Unknown to Davis and the wife, the body of the husband is in the Porsche. The killer tries in vein to recover the body before it is discovered.
By my count, Corey Haim starred in four “Car” films from 1988 to 1992, coming close to the record set by Burt Reynolds during his prolific run from 1977 to 1984. However, none of Haim’s movies achieved success. Among these, “Dream Machine” stands out as the least compelling vehicle-themed film, which also includes “License to Drive” and “Fast Getaway” parts 1 and 2. The film embraces the “idiot plot” trope, requiring the audience to accept that Haim plays a piano tuner who is both pledging to a fraternity and trying to woo a beautiful tennis prodigy.
The 1990s were not kind to either Haim or Corey Feldman, a decade during which neither actor could secure a studio contract; instead, they found themselves limited to direct-to-video features. Unlike “Fast Getaway,” a film that specialized in thrilling car chases, “Dream Machine” is less focused on automobiles and more interested in immature jokes and a convoluted murder mystery plot. Haim’s choice of projects during this era is perplexing. The highs of “Prayer of the Rollerboys” and “Fast Getaway” were overshadowed by the lows of “Last Resort” and “Busted.” Overall, “Dream Machine” is a poorly produced comedy-thriller that lacks excitement and comedic creativity.
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
Written by: Eric Hendershot
Starring: Corey Haim, Evan Richards, Jeremy Slate