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Sleeper (DVD, 2000)

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As in his earlier BANANAS and LOVE AND DEATH, Allen's character stumbles into a revolutionary plot, revealing the anti-authoritarianism that will appear again and again in his films. However, SLEEPER was still considered a strong work of science fiction, winning both the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards, which are given to the finest works in the genre.

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The sci-fi satire SLEEPER is often hailed as the best of Woody Allen's early comedies, which relied mostly on slapstick and quick verbal asides, but still had more than their share of comic intelligence. SLEEPER tells the tale of Miles Monroe (Allen), who is accidentally cryogenically frozen following a minor operation. Released 200 years later, in 2173, Miles blunders his way through a bizarre future, featuring plenty of props and situations for Allen to mine for laughs. Eventually he meets vapid, hedonistic "poet" Luna Schlosser (Diane Keaton), with whom he eventually joins a rebel group opposed to the oppressive government. As in his earlier BANANAS and LOVE AND DEATH, Allen's character stumbles into a revolutionary plot, revealing the anti-authoritarianism that will appear again and again in his films. Loosely based on H.G. Wells' novel WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES, the film features a strong parodic bent, particularly of the type of science fiction that was being written and filmed when it was made in 1973. Oppressive, faceless governments and the technological dominance over human life (altering even the most fundamental natural actions, such as sex) are the main tropes Allen skewers, as well as playing off the futuristic production design of films like A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and THX-1138. However, SLEEPER was still considered a strong work of science fiction, winning both the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards, which are given to the finest works in the genre.

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0027616850157
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Product Key Features

Actor
Diane Keaton
Director
Woody Allen, Allan Stewart Konigsberg
Rating
G
Format
DVD
Release Year
2000
Genre
Comedy

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Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
LeafCats
617
Film Country
USA
Leading Role
Diane Keaton
Release Date
20000705

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5 out of 5 stars
by tonynorma0Sep 28, 2016
Brings back memories
I've not seen this movie since I was a kid.. We had it on a laser disc player.. To finally find it and watch my kids laugh as much as I did was awesome!! The picture quality is great and the sound was also!! Thank you!
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5 out of 5 stars
by vHo8wfEUQKO@Del...Nov 11, 2009
Hilariously Funny...Futuristic Woody Allen style
I first saw this movie in the theatre back in the 70s and I laughed so much and surprisingly, I still found myself laughing 30+ years later. Woody Allen, (Miles), entered the hospital to have routine gallbladder surgery but an unexplained complication arose, which the surgeons decided the only solution was to use cryogenics until they can find a cure. Thus, it took 200 years...must've been quite a complication?? Funny thing is when they prepared him for the big freeze, they wrapped him in plain household tinfoil, still wearing his black eye glasses. In a few of the futuristic scenes, I loved the "Orb" and the "Orgasmatron", something only Woody Allen and his daily obsessions for a high and orgasms would think of putting in the script as items to look for (or hope for) 200 years into the future! When he is awakened by a team of future scientists, and once they've unrolled the kitchen tinfoil from him, does it become apparent that this act was illegal and "Miles", is now considered an "Illegal" and the team must try to get him out of the science building since futuristic security forces are now onto their scheme. They hide him out in a futuristic looking house surrounded by nothing but land, and explain to Miles that everyone he has known is now dead and that 200 years have gone by. Of course dinner is served by a hilarious, smart mouthed "Gay butler robot" wearing a frilly apron. Security has located the two scientists and Miles. The security force have entered the house while the butler announces they have guests, which is much too late to save themselves. They tell Miles that he must run and find the "Aries Project" which is an underground group trying to overthrow the current dictator. Woody Allen attempts to get out of this house while the security takes the two scientists to be reprogrammed, the scene shows Woody Allen dangling on a window ledge of the upper level of the house with a small ladder in his hand...too funny, the ladder is too small and serves no purpose, plus we don't know where it came from! He ends up just falling onto the ground unhurt, while attempting to figure out how to use a jet pack that was "Parked" in the lot. He does finally get away and now while searching for the "Aries Project" he meets Mia Farrow while he is hiding out by dressing as a robot. A robot that she ordered, he is escorted to her house by two factory workers, still wearing his black glasses of course. And she isn't happy with his look. She's having a party tonight so she said she'll keep him for now and will have his head removed for another, more attractive one the next day. Woody Allen of course isn't happy at the thought of his head being removed at the Robot factory. The zany, wild things that go on in this movie is a must see. I was happy to see they have now released in in DVD form. I had it in the VHS format for years but it stopped working. Great classic Woody Allen movie. Buy it, it is worth the fun. I bought it used on eBay and it works great.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by wkend-warriorJan 28, 2011
Reviewed Woody Allen's Sleeper DVD circa 1973
When this movie hit theaters, I laughed my butt off!!! Future world said all the food and things were bad for us, were embraced as good for your health. Watch scenes on the orb, orgasmatron, and his robot impression. Lot of dry humor Allenesque...easy to overlook. Diane Keaton was funny....It is kind of a B movie with the cheap special effects, but they are so corny, you just have to laugh. Although years later, I am now in my fifties, seems to have lost its humor a bit. Not sure if the material is dated, but if you like classic Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, this is perfect, almost silly, but will make you laugh nonetheless.
5 out of 5 stars
by dakie_81Jun 01, 2021
Back to the Future Woody Allen style.
An intelligent plot based sci-fi comedy. Although parts of the film are now dated. The theme of government intrusion on one's private life is ever more present.
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5 out of 5 stars
by sumer_6547Jan 19, 2021
History repeats itself in the most hilarious ways!
One of the all-time greats from our national treasure, Woody Allen. Not to be missed.
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Brings back memories

Hilariously Funny...Futuristic Woody Allen style

Reviewed Woody Allen's Sleeper DVD circa 1973

Back to the Future Woody Allen style.

History repeats itself in the most hilarious ways!

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