Review of Sleeping Beauty (2011) by Phillip K — 04 May 2012

A fantastic idea for a movie that has been completely botched. Not an ounce of suspense or drama is generated from an inherently creepy and mysterious situation.

This review of Sleeping Beauty (2011) was written by Phillip K on 04 May 2012.

Sleeping Beauty has generally received mixed reviews.

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