It’s a harrowing story of youthful exuberance ripped away and replaced by regret, sadness, and anger.
What Is ‘Sleepers’ About?
Bacon’s performance makes you sympathize with a monster.
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But they are all still coping with what happened to them as boys.
When he does, he knows he is not leaving the bar alive.
When John and Tommy unload six rounds into him at point-blank range,it feels inevitable.
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Even the seediest and shadiest members of our society have a fundamental problem with the abuse of children.
In a way, this aspect ofSleepersis reassuring.
Knowing that sexual predators and perversion will not be toleratedgives the story a core redemptive quality.
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