Review of Sleeper (1973) by Jason A — 13 Jul 2007

Not one of Woody Allen's best but pretty damn funny.

This review of Sleeper (1973) was written by Jason A on 13 Jul 2007.

Sleeper has generally received positive reviews.

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Bright, comical and agile, Sleeper is the most delicious and exciting work of Woody Allen, who geniamente directs, co-writes and acts in another…

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