Review of Sleeper (2012) by Lindsey T — 04 Nov 2007

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

This review of Sleeper (2012) was written by Lindsey T on 04 Nov 2007.

Sleeper has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jennifer T (990) on 13 Jul 2014

Eh. I didn't find it very funny. I thought Diane Keaton was annoying. But, it had a few funny parts, and it had a pretty unique plot…

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By Leon B (942) on 26 Sep 2014

Review: What a strange and wacky movie. To be honest, I lost the plot halfway through the film, but some of the scenes are really funny…

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By Dan G (1,214) on 19 Nov 2013

I was warned to not be overly critical of Woody Allen's early movies so I can't say that I expected much out of Sleeper…

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By Gianluca C (89) on 08 Apr 2015

My mum introduced me to Woody Allen movies when me and my sister were quite young, and we both loved movies especiallt this one and Love and…

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

Woody Allen and all his neuroses fit perfectly within the dystopic landscape he's crafted in Sleeper, a chuckle-filled farce with visual and…

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By Irvin C (321) on 16 Mar 2014

When people say they prefer the earlier, funnier Woody Allen movies, they're essentially referring to this film…

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By Amy R (292) on 27 Apr 2013

This is one of my favorite comedies but after 30 yrs. since my last viewing, I wasn't sure it would hold up…

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By Kyle G (805) on 08 Nov 2014

Woody Allen showcases his immense verbal and physical talents in Sleeper, which I consider far superior comedically to his more recognized…

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By Nishlank J (121) on 06 Sep 2013

Dave's chuckling away throughout this film and I'm just staring in bewildered amazement…

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By Benjamin H (415) on 01 Sep 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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