| Sleepwalking | 
 enlarge | Director: William Maher
Actors: Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Hopper, Nick Stahl
Studio: Anchor Bay - ITN
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 23320
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Enhanced, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 101
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: ANBD80004D
UPC: 013138000491
EAN: 0013138000491
ASIN: B0015OKWK8
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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Product Description
Joleen reedy is a disillusioned single mother prone to bad men & reckless behavior. Her younger brother james is an underachiever who cant hold a job. When joleen abandons her 12 year old daughter with james uncle & niece make a fateful decision to flee to the farm of james & joleens abusive father. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 03/03/2009 Starring: Charlize Theron Nick Stal Run time: 101 minutes Rating: R
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A dark and troubling fable leavened by streaks of hope and redemption, Sleepwalking follows Tara Reedy (AnnaSophia Robb, Because of Winn-Dixie) and her young uncle James (Nick Stahl, Carnivale) after Tara's mother Joleen (Charlize Theron) abandons them. After James loses his job and Tara suffers through the foster-care system, the two set off on a road trip that leads to a heart of darkness: The farm where James and Joleen grew up, where their father (Dennis Hopper) still lives. The bleaker side of Sleepwalking is redeemed not so much by the affection that grows between James and Tara (which feels a bit forced and precious) as by the emotional commitment of the cast. Stahl turns in what may be his best performance yet, delving into the weak and aimless qualities of James yet keeping an active presence in the movie. Robb and Theron, two emotionally compelling actors well-cast as mother and daughter, turn in high-quality performances; Hopper creates another portrait of chilling brutality, all the more terrifying for being so ordinary. The rest of the solid cast includes Woody Harrelson, Matthew St. Patrick (Six Feet Under), and Deborra-Lee Furness (Shame) as a coworker sympathetic to James. --Bret Fetzer
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 Awful... September 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This film is so bad!....I love Annasophia Robb but I still couldn't get through this incredibly boring movie!
 "Sleepwalking" is Sure to Wake You Up August 3, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
There's no doubt that I'm unlike many teenage boys out there today. Rather than hitting theaters for the hottest action-packed thrillers, I seem to be drawn to indie films of this nature. Here's a storyline that you don't see very often. Not getting into a summary, the film was extremely well produced and the acting was phenomenal. The viewer understands Stahl's innocent confusion and Theron's deep insecurities. For AnnaSophia Robb, you can be assured that this is a side of her the public has not yet seen. Skeptical of how persuasive her performance would be, the young actress doesn't disappoint as she proves that she can be just as gritty and dark as she was fun, perky, and easy to love in Walt Disney's, "Bridge to Terabithia." The actors could not have done a better job. I laughed at every intentional corny joke and chocked up right on point. The film takes a realistic look at how screwed up life can be with just the right amount of redemption to keep you going. Be warned, however, if you're the type that needs closure and/or a happy ending, this probably isn't the film for you. Though the storyline takes on a slower pace at certain points in the film, you realize that it is necessary in ensuring that the tone is kept at an appropriate level, right where it should be. Nevertheless, you'll walk away speechless. The cinematography is incredible--the entire film appeared raw and unfiltered. Juxtaposed with a captivating score, the emotion will somehow find its way leaping off the screen and hitting you in all the right places, at the right moments. There was possibly one major song in the film (which was repeated during the end credits) that seemed to be the perfect fit. And though I know a film is never 100% perfect, I personally don't think it could get any better. "Sleepwalking," is sure to wake you up--definitely a movie worth seeing.
Recommendations: If you enjoyed this, check out "Undertow" starring Jamie Bell and Josh Lucas.
 Nightmare August 3, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
What a loser this movie turned out to be. I don't know why Charlize Theron is even shown on the cover, she's not in it much.
The movie is a low budget sleeper. It doesn't have enough of a plot to go anywhere. It drags on and on. The characters are boring. I also have a problem with child actors who smoke. I don't care if its for a role or not, it is unacceptable!
Don't even waste your time renting this dud.
Sleep Watching July 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Jolene (Charlize theron) is a horrible mother with an addictive personality and bad daddy-issues. She seemingly loves her daughter Tara (AnnaSophia Robb), but lacks the capacity to care for her appropriately. Instead, she's more concerned with dressing up, going out whoring, and finding the next one-night stand. Essentially, she's an unfinanced prostitute. When she runs on hard times, she turns to her kind-hearted brother James (Nick Stahl). Despite his meager living conditions, he has a good heart and takes his relatives in as guests.
Unexpectedly, Jolene cowardly and irresponsibly abandons her daughter and brother with a letter and a few dollars. The letter states that she'll soon be back, but neither her brother nor her daughter have much faith. When they both shirk their responsibilities - Nick misses work and Tara misses school - to search for Jolene, their lack of luck leads to a change in life.
James loses his job due to his constant tardiness, and the already difficult situation with his niece becomes even more unsteady. Soon thereafter, Tara is taken to social services, James sells all his possessions and gets evicted from his apartment, and both feel that their lives are spiraling out of control. Luckily for James, he has a loser friend Randall (Woody Harrelson) with a basement and an air mattress. With a shared desire to find something better, James leaves the dark basement and gets Tara - freshly rescued from social services. At first the trip is a mystery to Tara, but she soom learns that the two are venturing towards refuge with the abusive, estranged father (Dennis Hopper) James and Jolene left behind. Things haven't changed on their childhood farm, and the abuse continues anew. Quite often an abused child returns with not only issues, but also a score to settle. The drama, battle of wills, and tension boils over, as a potentially explosive relatioship comes to fruition.
In the end a strong cast is somewhat ruined by a slow pace and weak performances and a lack of resolution. Theron is absent half of the movie, and when she is on screen she's unconvincing as a troubled, irresponsible mother. The promise of Sleep Walking is highly unfulfilled, and it'll end up in a $5 bargain bin in the very near future.
"SLEEPWALKING" MOVIE REVIEW BY MICHAEL ELLIANO July 23, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I HAVE MADE A POINT OF ONLY RATING MOVIES THAT ARE A 5 OR ABOVE. I WATCH A LOT OF THEM AND THIS WAS GOOD DRAMA. I HAPPEN TO LIKE ALL TYPES OF MOVIES BUT ENJOY THE MOVIES WITH MORE HEART AND LESS VIOLENCE MORE. THIS IS MORE OF AN INDEPENDENT TYPE FILL WITH GOOD ACTING AND LIKEABLE CHARACTERS. YOU COULD WATCH IT TWICE. ENJOY.
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