Review of Sleepless Night (2013) by Tim M — 31 Jan 2013

Awesome French action-crime movie. Great opening credits and directing throughout. "Breathlessly entertaining.".

This review of Sleepless Night (2013) was written by Tim M on 31 Jan 2013.

Sleepless Night has generally received positive reviews.

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