Review of Sleeper (2012) by Grant B — 29 Apr 2008

FUNNY movie. Probably Woody Allen's best comedy. I can't recommend it enough!

This review of Sleeper (2012) was written by Grant B on 29 Apr 2008.

Sleeper has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lucas A (125) on 17 Jun 2014

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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By Leon B (942) on 26 Sep 2014

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By Andy F (912) on 12 Jul 2013

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By Eric B (2,026) on 14 Dec 2014

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By Logan M (1,902) on 22 Apr 2016

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 06 Feb 2016

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By Robert R (1,109) on 26 Jul 2015

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