Sleepers
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Movie Reviews of Sleepers
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
First saw this and recorded it on VHS in the early 90's. Having spent a month in the USSR on a study tour for a month in the late 70's, and got my degree with a minor in Russian language, (4 years worth) history, culture and literature, this cracked me up.
Then going into the Frankfurt PX stereo shop when I was in Deutschland in 1986 when I was in the United States Army and seeing some Russkies in full uniform, with their official military car parked outside, scarfing up stereos and cameras.
Hmmm, I guess they ain't coming thru the Fulda Gap too soon if they're driving to Frankfurt to shop at the PX.
Movie Review: A long wait but worth it
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I saw the original on TV twice, and the assumed we could soon buy it from PBS or some other vendor. Years went by, and other shows of varying quality came out on VHS and eventually on DVD, but no Sleepers. We queried Google repeatedly, and we got the impression that the BBC had lost the film.
So when Sleepers,the real stuff, not Hollywood, actually arrived, we were overjoyed. We have watched it several times and always enjoy it. Why it took so long for this masterpiece to be published is hard to explain, but as they say, All is well that ends well.
Movie Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
Warren Clarke and Nigel Havers are living well in England's 1980s-1990s, respectively as a respected trade union man with wife and family, and as a rich, dashing investment banker. Little did we know that they are not what they appear to be. Wonderfully acted. All the actors are perfectly cast. If you're tired of blood and gore and unmentionable bad language, you must view this instead. (Warren Clarke is a talented actor, with ordinary looks, but dependable. He also appeared in Reilley, Ace of Spies.)Movie Review: cold war comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
Very funny and touching. The acting is superb all round and the interaction between working class Warren Clarke and toff Nigel Havers is excellent. I especially like the way the CIA are portrayed as the rich big brothers driving around in limosines using the latest satellite phones whereas MI5 troll behing in an ageing Metro stopping to use payphones, 'More change George, more change!". Its a classic farce and vey nostaligic for those of us over 40 who look back fondly at 1980s Britain.Movie Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
I've waited for years to see this thriller again. It's an example of what BBC was once able to do: create the nearly perfect drama. Everything about this classic is right. The casting is perfect; in a just world, Clarke would have been given many awards. There is much humor. And the spy story keeps your interest from beginning to end. How delightful to see this available. Don't miss it.