Fresh
These days, comedy beggars can't be choosers. Woody Allen is about all we've got. And Woody, please stay healthy.
Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
Sleeper
Woody Allen takes a nostalgic look at the future.
1973 · 1h 27m · PG
Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Woody Allen
Overview
Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future world in order to help rebels fight an oppressive government regime.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
As a stand-up routine it's a scream.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Plenty of one-liners, and it has the best banana-skin joke in film history.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Fresh
The film is loaded with throwaway literacy and broad slapstick, and while it fumbles the end, the parade of verbal and visual amusement is pleasant as long as it lasts.
Derek Elley, Variety
Fresh
Sleeper is the closest Allen has come to classic slapstick-and-chase comedy, and he's good at it.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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