Review of Sleeper (2005) by Dane M — 04 Nov 2007

Zany and funny. Also, many Benny Hill-esque sequences.

This review of Sleeper (2005) was written by Dane M on 04 Nov 2007.

Sleeper has generally received positive reviews.

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