The main problem with this film is the main character's accent - he's supposed to be from Liverpool I believe, however Harry Enfield's scousers were more convincing. Of course, if you are from outside the UK, the previous comment will probably seem like gibberish to you, and the accent in question won't grate from minute one and destroy the credibility of the film every time he opens his mouth. So that's OK then. The film is moderately engaging - notwithstanding that all the 'baddies' are played so pantomime villain style it is just comical - until the moment the plot stretches the incredulity gap just a little too far. At the point where homeless 'scouser' murder witness Alan is left alone in his lady journo contact's house, and innocently rifling through her videos he just happens to play a taped TV interview with her defending her decision to name a previous source who subsequently hanged themself. Cue Alan's shocked indignation and off he goes to perform whatever actions are now required to advance the plot. Too late, the film's just gone belly up. The movie's set in London, in the eighties, and it was quite entertaining to see a mid-nineties interpretation of that era. I also enjoyed the reasonably dark and gritty atmosphere that was created. I would not, however, recommend staying up till the small hours on a school night watching the film from start to finish then writing a mildly disappointed review,as you will be left with an achingly empty feeling inside, wondering what on Earth has become of your life.
Review of The Innocent Sleep
