When things aren’t going your way, it’s tempting to try and change the course of your life. That’s especially true when we’re young and want to wish our ideal future into existence. What if you were offered a chance to make those dreams come true?

In the new animated film In Your Dreams, streaming on Netflix Friday, a young girl has a vivid dream life. But when her real life starts to spiral out of control, she retreats into that dream life to find the answer.

The film comes from Erik Benson and Alexander Woo, who have long-time experience in the art department on Pixar films. Here, they teamed on the screenplay and the direction for this original story that takes you into the world of dreams.

In the film, Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her brother Elliot (Elias Janssen) have a fun relationship. They share a room, but don’t share much in terms of an approach to life. But they both become concerned when their Mom (Christina Milioti) gets a job offer out of town. When combined with her increasing fights with Dad (Simu Liu), they siblings worry they’re headed toward a family split.

When Stevie finds a book that suggests the Sandman (Omid Djalili) can help make your dreams a reality, she thinks it’s the answer to all their problems. She and Elliot enter the world of dreams, where they find a unique guide in Baloney Tony (Craig Robinson), Elliot’s favorite stuffed toy come to life.

But it turns out, the promise of fulfilled dreams comes with a price. Stevie is forced to make tough choices to protect her brother and get them out of a jam but can Elliot rally Mom and Dad before it’s too late.

Netflix has really stepped up its movie slate in recent years, including some unique and creative animated offerings. Already this year we’ve gotten KPop Demon Hunters, which is likely to be a player in award season. But what about this animated tale? I think it could have some legs, too.

The style here is strong and I enjoyed the voice cast. Benson and Woo do a nice job of telling this story. And the rich look of the dream world is a lot of fun. It also has a catchy story and packages it all in a tight 90 minutes. It’s possible that Baloney Tony will become a big hit, especially with younger viewers.

That being said, it’s not a perfect film. It falls short of the emotional depth of some of the best animated films. It lacks some of the hook and pop of other animated films, despite being a fun, and satisfying viewing experience. Those that tune in will find a fun tale, but perhaps not one that becomes an instant classic.

Still, if you’re looking for a nice story with some good visuals, this is a solid streaming option. In Your Dreams streams Friday, November 14 on Netflix.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.