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By Eric R (1,431) on 17 May 2011

Its such a shame that Paul Schrader is only really known for his contribution to Taxi Driver…

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By Martin L (250) on 05 May 2011

Another all time favorite. didn't expect anything when I went to see it, and was blown away…

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By Rita Kempley (781) for Washington Post (9,851) on 18 Apr 2011

Artistically self-indulgent, if beautifully acted, Light Sleeper isn't aimed at audiences with a hunger for conventional entertainment and…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 20 Mar 2011

Light Sleeper isn't about the help he can get from psychics, however; it's about desperation that makes him project healing qualities upon…

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By Morpheus O (175) on 20 Feb 2011

This movie has no explosions, no aliens, no dinosaurs, and no cliffhangers that make you yearn for a sequel, like some movie's do (i.e…

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By Jaime D (188) on 07 Dec 2010

With its stagey non naturalistic dialogue and hammy performances, watching this (though I wouldn't advice you do) you'll be surprised it was…

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By Timmaayy B (1) on 10 Aug 2010

A hidden gem. Quite possibly Schrader's best, and most definitely Dafoe's best…

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By Ian M (1,478) on 17 Jul 2010

A self-consciously stylized companion piece to Schrader's earlier Taxi Driver and American Gigolo, and one of his best films…

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By Ttt C (502) on 09 Jan 2010

Great film. Light Sleeper is another Taxi Driver type of picture but more mature…

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By Rodney S (239) on 17 Oct 2009

Strong performances by Willem Dafoe and Susan Sarandon barely save this Paul Schrader film…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 28 Aug 2009

The less amazing but still impressive younger brother of Taxi Driver. Great acting and script, but a HORRIBLE, inappropriate soundtrack…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

A superb Dafoe contributes crucially to the degree of success the film achieves…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 29 Oct 2008

Great flick about the life of a drug dealer in New York City…

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By John C (2,737) on 22 Oct 2008

A very interesting and unique charcater study about a drug dealer trying to straight while being implacted in a murder…

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By Aaron G (813) on 18 Jan 2008

Set mostly at night and laced with a menacing soundtrack, Light Sleeper is a masterful mood piece from director Paul Schrader…

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By Susan B (339) on 01 Dec 2007

Great movie, great soundtrack - saw it at the repetory theater in Glasgow…

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By Jukka S (13) on 24 Nov 2007

Worth to see...even only for the performances by the cast…

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By Private U (13,627) on 27 Oct 2007

Schrader never fails…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 15 Oct 2007

Dark, fluid, well-acted, and stark crime thriller. Schrader covers old territory, but does it with style. One of my favorite Dafoe perfomances…

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By Eden C (35) on 17 Jul 2007

It really struck me, I related to themes it explored. Willem Dafoe was fantastic…

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