3.5
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Sleeping Dogs
1997·Movie
·1h 30min·
Sleeping Dogs fingerprint
High energy, light on feelings.
Energy
Thrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Adrenaline8
- Fast Pace8
- Tension7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Catharsis5
- Romance4
- Pathos4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Dark Humor4
- Physical Comedy3
World
The future, crime, and technology
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Novelty6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Narrative Structure7
- Intrigue7
- Direction6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Visual Stylization6
Energy
HighThrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Sleeping Dogs is thrilling, fast-paced, and tense.
All energy traits
- Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
World
MediumThe future, crime, and technology
Its world is built around the future, crime, and technology.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking
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About
A man is frozen, then awakened in the future to find himself embroiled in some murderous mayhem.
A master jewel thief in 21st century Los Angeles targets the illegal emerald smuggling operations of a highly-connected crime syndicate. During what he believes to be a routine heist, cat burglar Harry Maxwell discovers that his target, notorious criminal Sanchez Boon is also the target of a police raid. In attempting to evade both the law and Boon's well-armed men, Harry meets Pandora Grimes, one of dozens of young women Boon kidnapped to work in his factory. When Boon sets a group of social deviants free and hijacks a space transport ship and its crew, only Harry and Pandora's cunning can save the hundreds of innocent people aboard.
Cyberpunk ActionJewel Thief21st Century Los AngelesCrime SyndicateDystopianHigh-Tech HeistFast-PacedSocial DeviantsSpace Transport
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Questions about Sleeping Dogs
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Sleeping Dogs worth watching?
37
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Sleeping Dogs rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Sleeping Dogs?
1 h 30 min
Sleeping Dogs runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is Sleeping Dogs in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Czechia.
What tropes does Sleeping Dogs use?
Day of the JackbootDowner EndingFalse Flag OperationFilm of the BookFrom Bad to WorseNo Full Name GivenLa RésistanceOnly Sane ManReality Has No SubtitlesThe Revolution Will Not Be VillifiedWhat You Are in the DarkTranslation: "Yes"and 3 more
TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Sleeping Dogs, including Day of the Jackboot, Downer Ending, False Flag Operation.