Review of Sleeper (2012) by Matt V — 09 Oct 2008

Extraordinary slapstick. Dumb and terrific at the same time.

This review of Sleeper (2012) was written by Matt V on 09 Oct 2008.

Sleeper has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Richard D (1,732) on 22 Aug 2014

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By Deke P (331) on 09 Jan 2016

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By Ross B (404) on 23 Mar 2013

Easily my personal favorite Woody Allen movie ever. The humor and the timing is outstanding it would still be funny if it was shot in 2015…

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Yakety Sax…

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By Zq O (55) on 31 Mar 2013

Hilarious futuristic sci-fi slapstick satire…

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By Tim P (549) on 22 Apr 2014

Funny movie, but it lacks much of a plot…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 26 Aug 2013

A total piece of fluff from the great Woody Allen, but it's a fairly entertaining slapstick comedy. Just an enjoyable way to waste 90 minutes…

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