Everything you need to know about The Secret: Dare to Dream, a Katie Holmes movie currently gaining popularity on Netflix. Released in 2020, the film is based on the best-selling self-help book 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne, which has sold over 30 million copies since its publication in 2006.
The content focuses on the power of the laws of attraction and how thoughts can influence a person's life. It explores wisdom and life lessons that are said to affect health, relationships, and overall happiness. These same principles are showcased in the movie adaptation of The Secret: Dare to Dream, directed by Andy Tennant and written by Rick Parks and Bekah Brunstetter.
What is The Secret: Dare to Dream about? Netflix movie explained
The movie’s official synopsis reads: “Adapted from Rhonda Byrne’s revolutionary best-seller, The Secret: Dare to Dream tells the story of Miranda, a widowed mother struggling to support her three children and navigate her new relationship. When a destructive storm hits, Miranda faces a major obstacle and encounters a enigmatic man named Bray.
Bray revives the family's morale and holds a significant secret that will alter everything for Miranda. The Secret: Dare to Dream is an uplifting and heartwarming film with timeless themes of hope, compassion, and gratitude, demonstrating the power of positive thoughts to transform our lives. According to Netflix, the film follows a widow facing hardship who encounters a supportive professor hesitant to reveal a life-changing message.
Miranda is portrayed by Katie Holmes, with Jerry O’Connell playing her boyfriend Tucker, and Bray being played by Josh Lucas. The supporting cast consists of Celia Weston, Katrina Begin, and Sarah Hoffmesiter.
The Secret: Dare to Dream received a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 28%, with the 'Critical Consensus' stating: "For those hoping for a meaningful dramatic adaptation of The Secret, this romance is too disappointing to watch." Despite not getting a theatrical release in the US due to the global shutdown, the movie was a success on video-on-demand. It did manage to be released in some territories, and made $3 million from a $9 million budget.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I was excited to watch The Secret: Dare to Dream on Netflix. I had heard good things about the book, and I was curious to see how it would be adapted into a movie.
Overall, I enjoyed the movie. It was a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of positive thinking. The acting was good, and the story was engaging. However, I did feel like the movie was a bit too predictable. I could guess what was going to happen next, which made it a little less exciting.
Overall, I would recommend The Secret: Dare to Dream to anyone who is looking for an uplifting and inspiring movie. It is a good movie to watch if you are feeling down or need a little bit of hope. However, if you are looking for a movie that is full of surprises, this may not be the movie for you.