Wow what a delight. Well written, beautifully shot, thoughtful acting and watch until the end. My wife's film class had this as homework. So glad they did.
The Sleepless
2020
Action / Romance
The Sleepless
2020
Action / Romance
Plot summary
Chronic insomniacs Zach and Sophia wander the pre-dawn streets of New York City on an impromptu first date.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
Director
Top cast
Tech specs
720p.WEB 1080p.WEBMovie Reviews
Lovely
Superb
Wonderful film in the vein of the "Before" series -- two people meeting, having an extended discussion. Feels real time, and you can see issues and problems being worked out. The two butt heads, learn from another. The film avoids theatricality and just feels *real*. Shot in beautiful black and white, the aesthetics give the material an even greater gravity. Lead performances are engrossing and likeable and, most importantly, human. Charming. A must see!
Winning little indie romance
I just watched this and thought I'd leave a little review to go under the only other one on here currently and pretty much echo what that reviewer said! I am a big fan of not just indie movies but even some more mainstream films that are very character/dialogue based and feel like you're privy to watching two real people meet and talk in mostly very realistic fashion (think 'Before Sunrise' or another recent indie favourite of mine, 'First Comes Like').
The performances are excellent, the crisp black and white photography and relative quietness of the locations (obviously down to Covid restrictions) lend to the atmosphere and tone of the movie. I found the two leads to be thoroughly engaging and I appreciated how much some of their philosophies and views on life echoed mine. It almost makes me want to go out and wander the streets in the vain hope of meeting a like-minded soul except where I live in the UK, nothing is really open late :-)
Well worth your time if this sounds like the sort of thing you dig.