Sleepless
Sleepless

Sleepless

2017Movie95 minEnglish

Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who has a lot of enemies, is caught in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and the mob-controlled casino underground. When a heist goes wrong, a crew of homicidal gangsters kidnap Downs’ teenage son T. In one sleepless night, Downs will have to rescue his son, evade an internal affairs investigation, and bring the kidnappers to justice.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users57%
Director: Baran bo OdarGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A corrupt cop is caught in a deadly crossfire between his own department's internal affairs division and a dangerous criminal organization. While investigating a casino robbery, he discovers that the heist's proceeds are not what they seem. He must race against time to save his kidnapped son and expose the truth before he's taken down by those he trusts.

Critical Reception

Sleepless received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While Jamie Foxx's performance was occasionally singled out for praise, the film was widely seen as a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre, failing to live up to the potential of its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative and uninspired script.
  • Action sequences are often chaotic and lack originality.
  • Jamie Foxx's performance is a highlight but cannot save the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Sleepless was mixed to negative. While some viewers appreciated the action and Jamie Foxx's involvement, many found the plot to be cliché and the execution lacking. Common criticisms pointed to a lack of suspense and originality, making it a forgettable viewing experience for many.

Fun Fact

Director Baran bo Odar also directed the acclaimed German Netflix series 'Dark', which premiered a year after 'Sleepless' and achieved significant international success.

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Gimly

Gimly

A far cry from the worst film of the year, but it does seem surprising that someone as talented as Jamie Foxx would bother with something this overpoweringly generic. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finis...
Reno

Reno

**A night of twist and turn events.** Maybe if you haven't seen the original, you will enjoy it, particularly if you like a thrilling clash between the cops and gangsters. For me this is the third version from the last three consecutive ...