The film opens with Vincent Downs’ Foxx and his Las Vegas PD partner (T.I.) robbing a heap of drugs. Naturally enough with these things, the drugs belong to pro...
Sleepless has a solid enough premise but was marketed like a John Wick clone, looking to capitalise on the obvious physicality of star, Jamie Foxx . In reality it desperately wants to be a lean cop thriller, with elements of action to keep the macho crowd happy - sadly it's a plodding affair. While helmer bo Odar utilises some stylish camera work, it's often obviously shot on a soundstage - particularly the car scenes. Shooting in Vegas clearly isn't cheap.
To be fair, this is a strong cast and Foxx can carry a film on his shoulders with ease, while Monaghan is another actor who's not on our screens enough lately. There's even solid part for Stranger Things star David Harbour. McNairy is also standout, as a violent crime boss, desperate to move back up the ladder.
A waste of a cracking cast, we'd love to see Jamie Foxx in something that uses his obvious talents and fledging action chops soon. This bombing at the box-office wouldn't have helped, mind.Dermot Mulroney is an American actor. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. Appearing on screen since 1986, he is known for his work in various films…
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