Sleepers
Amidst the thaw of glasnost, the Kremlin discovers that two Soviet agents, sent to England under deep cover in 1965, have been "lost." A beautiful and ambitious Russian agent, sent to London to track them down, becomes embroiled in a tangle of CIA, KGB and MI-5 plots and counter-plots as the two lost agents, now utterly assimilated, try to avoid detection.
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Plot Summary
Four childhood friends from Hell's Kitchen commit a petty crime that leads to a brutal assault by a prison guard. Years later, two of them become killers for the mob and seize an opportunity to exact revenge on the guard. A seasoned prosecutor and a journalist get involved, uncovering a complex web of corruption and conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Sleepers received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious storytelling and strong performances, while others criticized its convoluted plot and heavy-handed themes. Audiences were generally more receptive, finding the film a compelling and dramatic thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense drama and solid acting from its ensemble cast.
- Criticized for its overly complicated plot and moral ambiguity.
- Felt to be a somewhat uneven blend of legal thriller and revenge drama.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's gripping story and the performances of the lead actors, finding it to be a thought-provoking and entertaining movie, though some noted its dark themes and length.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Lorenzo Carcaterra, who claimed the story was based on his own experiences, though the extent of its truthfulness has been widely debated.
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