Sleeping Dogs Lie

R 5.9
2006 1 hr 27 min Drama , Comedy , Romance

A recently engaged woman's life is thrown into turmoil after confessing to her fiancé that she once experimented with bestiality.

  • Cast:
    Melinda Page Hamilton , Bryce Johnson , Geoff Pierson , Colby French , Jack Plotnick , Brian Posehn , Rebecca Avery

Reviews

Solemplex
2006/10/20

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Manthast
2006/10/21

Absolutely amazing

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Lachlan Coulson
2006/10/22

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

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Zlatica
2006/10/23

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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Platypuschow
2006/10/24

Okay straight off the bat I'm a Bobcat fan, I love his work and thoroughly enjoyed the likes of God Bless America & Worlds Greatest Dad. I like his dark comedic writing/direction and touching upon issues that make people debate.Sleeping Dogs is no exception though on a considerably lower budget than his other movies. A black comedy about a woman wrestling with the decision of whether to tell her partner her deepest darkest secret.The movie will make you laugh, cringe & make yourself answer some questions regarding some really rather interesting scenarios.What would you do if you were her? What would you do if you were him? Is lying to those you love EVER okay?Be aware this is very crass in places and aims (And succeeds) to shock but never feels like its doing it to grosse out but merely to express the gravity of the events.I enjoyed Sleeping Dogs despite its flaws and mixed messages, though its one of those movies I fully understand when folks hate it. If you have a strong stomach, like a movie that gets a group talking and the Bobcat style of writing then its definitely one to give a go of. But it's certainly an acquired taste!

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jletl
2006/10/25

The editing, both sound and video, are very choppy, and there's a few continuity errors. But the lack of professionalism provides a certain charm to a film whose importance lies more in content, less in form. Bob Goldthwait succeeds once again in creating a story that's both charming and socially challenging; no easy feat.I would describe it as a likable movie that contains obvious flaws which are overcome. And in this case, add to the total cinematic value.Bonita Friedericy gives a rather nice performance Dig the tagline: Everybody has secrets A would be hard pressed to find a RomCom I liked more.

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Nancy
2006/10/26

Bob Goldthwait? Interesting...Once you get past the "disgusting thing", this movie makes you think about how honest we are with those we love. How much information is too much? Is withholding something the same as lying? Do we really need to share everything with someone in order to be close with them? Does someone need to know everything about you to truly love you?I thought it was well written and acted. I don't recall seeing Melinda Page Hamilton before this, but I thought she was great. Her parents also did a good job with their roles.I'd watch it again.

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Greatornot
2006/10/27

First off I want to say that I lean liberal on the political scale and I found the movie offensive. I managed to watch the whole doggone disgrace of a film . This movie brings a low to original ideas. Yes it was original thus my 2 stars instead of 1. Are our film writers that uncreative that they can only come up with this?? Acting was horrible , and the characters were unlikeable for the most part. The lead lady in the story had no good qualities at all. They made her bf into some sort of a bad guy and I did not see that at all. Maybe I missed something , I do not know.He was the most down to earth, relevant character in the movie. I did not shell out any money for this garbage. I almost wish PETA would come to the rescue of this awful, offensive movie and form a protest. DISGUSTING thats all I have to say anymore !

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