In Their Sleep - Review

By Evrim Ersoy Feb 17, 2011, 14:10 GMT

A stripped-down thriller film , Caroline and Eric Du Potet's 'In Their Sleep' is an engaging and visceral ride albeit not bringing anything new to the genre.

The main character is Sarah skillyfully played by Anne Parillaud of 'Nikita' and 'Innocent Blood' fame. Ms. Parillaud has aged gracefully and her weather-worn face is one of the absolute delights of the film.

Sarah loses her teenage son in an unfortunate accident in the opening segment of the film and now lives alone - over-worked and unhappy. When she runs into Arthurt (played Arthur Dupont) who is on the run from a mysterious man, she feels compelled to help him. However all is not what it seems and the arrival of the mysterious man brings up some uneasy questions.

Making the most of its' brief 75 minute running time, 'In Their Sleep' is tightly constructed. Although the plot twists the film relies on will be easily guessed by seasoned genre lovers, there's still enough material in here to warrant a watch.

Perhaps the most gutsy part of the film is the uneasy and fairly-shocking ending which manages to combine a sense of melancholy with violence whilst still bringing the story full circle.

All in all a worthwhile investment for anyone who has a taste for the genre.