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Sleepers (1996). As story of undying friendship, the material is not really new. What is new is not only the fresh twist that comes to fruition, but the characters and their incredible development. All of the main characters come off as real if not perfectly flawed. From the heart-felt love of the priest to the bumbling lawyer, the performances were brilliant. A sad tale, the scenes were set out in a fashion that gave for some breathing room, with powerful scenes of camaraderie and a vicious loyalty occasionally punctuated by visions of a painful past. De Niro, Bacon, Hoffman, Pitt and the rest give puissant performances that command the viewer's attention. Levinson's direction is solid throughout, and the camera work is spot on for a great delivery. This was simply a powerful drama not to be missed. Merci Beaucoup.
Genruk'
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