College student Lucy begins wondering what she has gotten into after a string of unusual jobs lands her working as a "Sleeping Beauty". Paid to be fondled or caressed by strangers after being sedated, the money is good but what is really happening?
Emily Browning (Lucy), Rachael Blake (Clara), Les Chantery (Driver), Eden Falk (Thomas), Michael Dorman (Cook), Mirrah Foulkes (Sophie), Peter Carroll (Man 1), Anni Finsterer (Hairdresser).
Sleeping Beauty is an interesting Indie film that begins by taking some time to introduce Lucy and her life. Once the audience is convinced she needs money badly, Lucy take a job as a "Sleeping Beauty"; agreeing to be drugged to sleep and then fondled or handled otherwise by strangers. About the time Lucy begins to wonder what is really happening while asleep, she learns through experience.
Acting was mediocre with Browning showing a surprising lack of emotion throughout. Blake was entertaining but also a bit dry around the edges. The remainder of the cast were seen only briefly, but all did fairly well.
Sets and backgrounds were solid with a rich feel as appropriate. Camera work almost felt like an afterthought with some ridiculously long lingering shots or likewise, long opening shots. Dialogue was sparse and could have used a bit more detail. Sound and soundtrack were fitting.
In the end Sleeping Beauty is interesting but will likely only appeal to a smaller crowd. The film feels like a slow motion social message that never fully arrives, leaving us with almost a romance, almost a drama.
With full nudity, some explicit sexuality, mild violence, nudity, foul language, sexuality, disturbing images, nudity, and sexuality, save this one for the oldest, mature teens and above.
Released: 2011
Reviewed: 10.25.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Romance, Drama, Indie Romance, Australia/New Zealand, Steamy
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Emily Browning (Lucy), Rachael Blake (Clara), Les Chantery (Driver), Eden Falk (Thomas), Michael Dorman (Cook), Mirrah Foulkes (Sophie), Peter Carroll (Man 1), Anni Finsterer (Hairdresser).
Sleeping Beauty is an interesting Indie film that begins by taking some time to introduce Lucy and her life. Once the audience is convinced she needs money badly, Lucy take a job as a "Sleeping Beauty"; agreeing to be drugged to sleep and then fondled or handled otherwise by strangers. About the time Lucy begins to wonder what is really happening while asleep, she learns through experience.
Acting was mediocre with Browning showing a surprising lack of emotion throughout. Blake was entertaining but also a bit dry around the edges. The remainder of the cast were seen only briefly, but all did fairly well.
Sets and backgrounds were solid with a rich feel as appropriate. Camera work almost felt like an afterthought with some ridiculously long lingering shots or likewise, long opening shots. Dialogue was sparse and could have used a bit more detail. Sound and soundtrack were fitting.
In the end Sleeping Beauty is interesting but will likely only appeal to a smaller crowd. The film feels like a slow motion social message that never fully arrives, leaving us with almost a romance, almost a drama.
With full nudity, some explicit sexuality, mild violence, nudity, foul language, sexuality, disturbing images, nudity, and sexuality, save this one for the oldest, mature teens and above.
Released: 2011
Reviewed: 10.25.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Romance, Drama, Indie Romance, Australia/New Zealand, Steamy
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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