In Your Dreams is an ambitious animated film. Director Alex Woo’s adventure doesn’t shy away from the difficult emotions children face. When Stevie and Elliot witness their parents’ marriage struggling, the film depicts their confusion and pain with honesty. Of course, the dream worlds the kids visit — like Breakfast Town — are a vibrant, colorful blast, but what stands out is the respect Woo and his collaborators show their young audience.

One of those collaborators is composer John Debney , whose credits include The Greatest Showman , The Jungle Book , and Elf . Debney is a musician with an ear for grand adventure. Recently, he spoke with What’s On Netflix about his approach to character and spectacle in In Your Dreams .

There’s a very Wizard of Oz

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