William Maher

‘Sleepwalking’ Has Exactly That Potential Effect on Moviegoers

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 14, 2008 - 1:47am.

CHICAGO – When done improperly, there’s nothing more embarrassing than actors playing against their type or social class. There is a subtlety to channeling the lower middle or the working class beyond dressing down or developing a bad hairstyle. “Sleepwalking” is the type of film that gets it wrong and just gets worse as it tries harder.

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