Sleepwalk with Me
Dir. Mike Birbiglia
Narrative Feature | U.S.A. | 2012 | 90 min.
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Mike Birbiglia tells a charming, smart, and hilarious autobiographical tale of a struggling comedian who discovers that being honest about his life on stage is just what it takes to make audiences laugh. His long-term girlfriend, Abby (Lauren Ambrose), controlling father (James Rebhorn), and dithering mother (Carol Kane) are far less amused. Fans of Birbiglia’s acclaimed off-Broadway show, his book of essays, and This American Life stories will enjoy seeing the translation to film, which Birbiglia and co-writer/producer Ira Glass achieve with agility. Meanwhile, newcomers to his work will be delighted by Birbiglia’s self-deprecating and candid humor.
“Birbiglia's deft, breezy treatment of a serious relationship disorder, as well as a serious neurological sleeping problem, jells wonderfully.”
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– Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter
“[Birbiglia's] humor comes across just as strongly in visual terms, with funny observations layered into casting, performance, and every aspect of the production.”
– Peter Debruge, Variety
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2012