Magazine Dreams
Directed by Elijah Bynum6.980%89%
Aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox struggles to find human connection in this exploration of celebrity and violence. Nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of superstardom, not even the doctors who warn him of the permanent damage he causes to himself with his quest.
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Magazine Dreams Ratings & Reviews
- rdb8505d agoIt's obvious Oscar bait, good acting by Jonathan Majors and he sacrificed a lot getting into shape for the role. Having said that the script is pretty silly, repetitive and stereotypical. There was so much more potential for this movie and avenues it could have explored instead of reducing the story down to the usual nonsense.
- Doc HolidaeApril 20, 2025I don't see how anyone could watch this and not give credit to Jonathan Majors's acting skills. Not only was this a good movie, but he gave an incredible performance.
- Kevin WardJuly 4, 2025I was completely transfixed by Jonathan Majors’ performance which is enough to give this film a recommendation. His portrayal of the singular Killian Maddox is a thing of beauty, but his Magazine Dreams quickly turn into real nightmares as he grapples with personal demons. Though Killian has a singular focus that he is pushing himself towards, the film‘s narrative by contrast feels very scattershot, touching on steroid use, toxic masculinity, celebrity, violence, mental health, gun violence, suicide….you name it, and it’s probably in here. That left me with a bit of a question mark in terms of how I feel about the film overall.
- Austin BurkeApril 28, 2025While the controversy surrounding this film is one thing, the experience itself is another. Featuring a fantastic lead performance, this movie hits unexpected emotions and delivers a brutal tale of fear, anger, and obsession.
- Dr. JayJune 28, 2025Majors does an incredible job in this movie. He really embodied this character. Worth the watch!
- KainApril 23, 2025this guy is an impressive actor. at times i felt i was watching a documentary or reality show. i felt his obsession to be great throughout the entire movie. now dont get me wrong, this movie isn’t something i’ll be bragging about and a must see but its a stellar performance.
- redaikidokaApril 23, 2025Sad, utterly believable. Great acting. Amazing performance.
- thereelvoiceMarch 23, 2025Johnathan Majors delivers the performance of a lifetime in this gritty character study. A high intensity and stress inducing tale that follows a loner fighting to be seen in the world, Magazine Dreams is a revelation. From the brooding cinematography, to the balanced performances across the board, Magazine Dreams will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Majors’s performance as Killian Maddox is nuanced, heartfelt and powerful and you will leave this film feeling as if you know this young man. After watching Magazine Dreams, you may find yourself fearing him, fearing for him and oddly enough, wishing him the best.
