Nick Hoffman
I'm a pretty dedicated Christopher Lloyd fan, so when I initially discovered this show I was considerably excited because he seemed to have a pretty substantial role. Then I started watching the first episode. And, suddenly, Christopher Lloyd broke out into song. I could handle the atrocious, predictable plots, the cheesy acting and dialogue, the obnoxious pop soundtrack-- but to see and hear Jim Ignatowski, Doc Emmett Brown, Max Taber SING. Well, I had to pause the video for a good 5 minutes just to regain my breath I was laughing so hard. The show is garbage, but it's definitely worth watching just to see Lloyd's always flawless, energetic acting and his... singing. Just fast-forward through the 'sodes to his bits-- you won't be disappointed.
chocolateforeyes
One must consider, when watching this show, the target audience. While many may say that the acting is terrible, the songs overly cheesy and the story lines predictable and simple, this is not what the children that it is aimed at will be thinking. And I believe, when considering the 8 - 12 year old target range, the show really does hit the mark. I loved it when I was 12! It is bright, simple, and it makes you feel good. The songs are catchy and wholesome, presenting much better messages to youth today then anything that plays on the radio.Coming from a more mature perspective, I know it is terribly cheesy, but I like it anyway. While I believe it can be mutually agreed that S Club 8's acting leaves a lot to be desired, the other 5 bring great emotional depth to their characters. In particular, Rachel Hyde-Harvey as Amy, who not only sells her flawed but lovable character, but also has arguably the best voice on the show (and even better than those from High School Musical or Glee!). Her antagonistic relationship with Felix (Matt Di Angelo, eye candy all the way!) is what kept me watching the show, if nothing else.It's a shame that this was the little show that couldn't, because I believe that marketed correctly, could have become the next (or rather, first) High School Musical.
atomius
When i first saw this show i couldn't believe my eyes. No, not in the good way, the bad way. The plot is very simple. A bunch of young teenagers get a scholarship to a prestigious talent school where they learn to sing. The characters acting is terrible and it is all very materialistic. This should have been made by Disney. The main characters are all overly relaxed and always look like they have stepped out of a magazine article about lazy people. The "professor toone" is a terrible creation half between a rollerskating teenager with wrinkles and a demented music teacher. All in all i give this 3/10. However, to be fair, i would suggest the show to an audience with a liking for weird music, strange fashion and bad acting.
Bennet_7
"I Dream" has to have been one of the cheesiest shows ever made...but I never missed an episode. Set at the fictional Avalon Heights, a summer school for students interested in singing, dancing and acting, we follow the lives of some of its students. A concept we have seen before, but on this show the characters will suddenly burst into song and dance at any moment.The story lines aren't new or inventive and the dialogue is often terrible. The continuity is frequently off. That being said, the cast play it genuinely.The characters and acting leave a lot to be desired for but are not all bad. Amy, Felix, Ollie, Natalie and Khush are well acted, though Khush can be a bit annoying. Jay, Stacey and Calvin are charming enough, even though they are playing themselves. Frankie wins as the most annoying character; her acting is terrible. Of the other members of SC 8, we don't really see them enough to pass judgment. I continue to wonder why Christopher Lloyd agreed to play Professor Toone. He can not sing and everything he says sounds like it came from a rejected self-help book. His advice is lame for want of a better word.The songs range from lame to cheesy to actually-quite-good-bubblegum-pop. The best singers are Rachel Hyde-Harvey, who plays Amy, and Matt Di Angelo, who plays Felix. Their relationship is quite believable and their last duet is definitely the best song on the show. Lorna Want also gets snaps for being a funny dumb blonde with a bit of depth. And Calvin's gravity defying hair is ridiculous/funny.This show is certainly not the greatest but if you like singing and dancing and lots and lots of cheese, then it isn't a bad way to spend half an hour.