Sleeper [1973] | ![Sleeper [1973]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41EJDDY1ADL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Woody Allen
Actors: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory, Don Keefer
Studio: MGM Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 4587
Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, Pal, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 83 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050070005042
ASIN: B000056IFB
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1973
Release Date: February 19, 2001
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If Interiors was Woody Allen's Bergman movie, and Stardust Memories was his Fellini movie, then you could say that Sleeper is his Buster Keaton movie. Relying more on visual/conceptual/slapstick gags than his trademark verbal wit, Sleeper is probably the funniest of what would become known as Allen's "early, funny films" and a milestone in his development as a director. Allen plays Miles Monroe, cryogenically frozen in 1973 (he went into the hospital for an ulcer operation) and thawed 200 years later. Society has become a sterile, Big Brother-controlled dystopia, and Miles joins the underground resistance--joined by a pampered rich woman (Diane Keaton at her bubbliest). Among the most famous gags are Miles' attempt to impersonate a domestic-servant robot; the Orgasmatron, a futuristic home appliance that provides instant pleasure; a McDonald's sign boasting how many trillions the chain has served; and an inflatable suit that provides the means for a quick getaway. The kooky thawing scenes were later blatantly (and admittedly) ripped off by Mike Myers in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. --Jim Emerson
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Should Be A Cult Classic October 5, 2007
M. A. Ramos (Florida USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When you mention Cult Classics...This is not on any list. But it is on top of mine. Woody takes the "Rip van Winkle" concept and puts us in a future which is...well. Filled with gags or funny insights. I love the "Orgasmatron"...it is funnier than anything done in the last decade or so. Plus I love the health food of the future...make sure all your health food conscience friends watch this...Because you never know!
A great film to watch with friends....
Very funny early Woody Allen July 10, 2007
S J Buck (Kent, UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is perhaps the best of Woody Allens early films. Its pure slapstick from beginning to end with some side-splitting moments. Woody plays Miles Monroe a shop-keeper who is woken from a frozen state 200 years in the future. The initial scenes after Miles is woken clearly inspired Mike Myers for the first Austin Powers film as this later film contains a scene that is very similar. Diane Keaton as usual is very good as Luna who helps Miles in his attempts to overthrow an authoritarian government.
The rest of the film maintains an inspired level of humour with the usual quota of great one-liners such as:
Luna: "It's hard to believe that you haven't had sex for 200 years."
Miles: "204, if you count my marriage."
The soundtrack features Woody Allen playing Clarinet with a traditional Jazz band which adds a character all of its own to the film. In fact at times the film is reminisent of an early silent comedy because of this, rather than a 1970's movie.
Great stuff and even if you're not a fan of Woody Allen you'll still probably enjoy this.
A classic comedy January 8, 2007
Sixhundred (UK)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ever since seeing this film for the first time I have consistently maintained that Sleeper is one of if not the funniest film of all time.
It's fair to say that I'm not really a fan of Woody Allen but this film is just so good. The slapstick humour is done really well and often has me in hysterics and has been known to reduce me to tears.
At this price it's worth buying just to add to the collection for those times you just need a simple comedy to cheer you up.
Genius! December 3, 2006
A. M. Owen (UK)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of the funniest films i have ever seen, absolutely hilarious!!
A must see.
Back to black and white January 2, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This film can easily be compared with the black and white films of Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton, in which the characters run around half crazed to fast backing music performing irresistable slap stick. What could be better? Sleeper is definately one of Woody Allan's greatest films, it is just ridiculous from start to finish, each scene holding something completely new and unexpected, but equally enjoyable. Watch out for the Streetcar Named Desire take on.
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