Based on a novel from a science fiction/horror writer, the darkness of the film comes in full effect when journeying to the "hell" of the afterlife, after Annie takes her own life. As he assimilates to his afterlife, the twists that come from the people surrounding him are unforgettable, almost to a fault, where years after seeing the film, you will still remember what comes next. Still holding a small connection to his living wife, Chris meets Albert, played memorably by Cuba Gooding Jr. Following Chris into the afterlife, we are introduced to an immense world where you create the world that you live in, or in Chris' case, a living breathing painting that was created by his wife. To add insult to injury, Chris' life is taken as well during a freak car accident in a tunnel. Williams plays Chris Nielsen, a doctor by trade, and a loving husband to Annie (Annabella Sciorra), both of which have lost two children and are coping to get by. Starring Robin Williams in the leading role, for the most part, he fits the role just fine, except for when playing his younger self, to which he comes off hokey and out of place. "What Dreams May Come" presents an intriguing take on what happens to someone when they die, presenting a visual representation of the afterlife.
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