The Sleepy Time Gal” is a harrowing, emotionally punishing, bleak, and bitter view of old age -- its infirmities, its regrets, its disappointments, and, especially, its proximity to death.

| Jun 27, 2023

Superb performances from everyone, including Amy Madigan as a sort of one-woman hospice.

| Feb 2, 2018

The final effect of Sleepy Time Gal is of a lovingly crafted patchwork quilt, sewn by hand, billowing as it falls over the bed.

| Aug 21, 2004

Munch's screenplay is tenderly observant of his characters. He watches them as they float within the seas of their personalities. His scenes are short and often unexpected.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Nov 22, 2002

Playing a role of almost Bergmanesque intensity ... Bisset is both convincing and radiant.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 21, 2002

A thoughtful, moving piece that faces difficult issues with honesty and beauty.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 27, 2002

Its rhythms and currents sink into a viewer's consciousness and linger in the mind.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 14, 2002

It's delicate, haunting and sultry.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 29, 2002

Bisset delivers a game performance, but she is unable to save the movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | May 29, 2002

From the dull, surreal ache of mortal awareness emerges a radiant character portrait.

Full Review | May 28, 2002