- Actors: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle, Jack Warden
- Directors: Jon Turteltaub
- Writers: Daniel G. Sullivan, Fredric LeBow
- Producers: Arthur M. Sarkissian, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Elaine Johnson, Joe Roth, Jonathan Glickman
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Buena Vista
- VHS Release Date: 1 Sep 2000
- Run Time: 103 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CS0L
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,484 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If you don't mind a heavy dose of schmaltz and sentiment, this romantic comedy has a gentle way of seducing you with its charms. While You Were Sleeping was the first starring role for Sandra Bullock after her blockbuster success in Speed. In a role that nicely emphasises her easygoing appeal, Bullock is the reason the movie works at all. She plays Lucy Eleanor Moderatz, a Chicago Transit tollbooth clerk who's hopelessly smitten with a daily commuter, Peter Callaghan (Peter Gallagher). She saves the object of her affection from certain death after he's mugged and falls onto the train tracks. While Peter is in a coma, she lets his family believe that she is his fiancée, and surprisingly finds herself drawn to his brother (Bill Pullman), for whom the attraction is definitely mutual. How Lucy gets out of this amorous predicament is what makes this pleasant movie less predictable than its familiar ingredients would initially indicate. It's feel-good fluff, with characters and performances that keep you smiling through the drippy plot mechanics. --Jeff Shannon
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is exactly the type of film that you can watch again and again - especially if you're a romantic. It's warm, funny and brilliantly acted. When Sandra Bullock see's the man she 'wants to marry' get mugged and pushed onto a rail track she saves him and after a mistake at the hospital (a nurse overhears Bullock talking to herself), his family turn up to find him in a coma and being told she's his fiancee.
From then on, circumstances (often comical) happen that means Bullock has to go along with the ruse. Then she meets her 'ideal' man's brother and falls in love with him.
Bullock's character is lovely and you really feel for her when she explains always she carries her passport around with her because she's going to Italy someday.
Bill Pullman as the brother she falls for is also very good. You can almost see the internal struggle he's fighting not to show that he has feelings for his brother's 'girl'. One of the best moments is when he plays cards with his comatose brother and says that the highest card gets Bullock - when it goes against him he then decides it's best of three, very sweet!
You always know it's going to turn out alright in the end but it's such fun getting there.
Good for a girls night in with lots of popcorn and chocolate - the perfect evening.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This film is great. It really does make you think about your life and how it could change for good and for bad. i have the video and watch it alot and every time i watch it i always cry at the end its just such a good ending. believe me this is for anyone that wants to find love :) enjoy.......
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
My favourite film of all time! After seeing it over 40 times now, it still hasn't lost its sparkle! Some films just manage to tap right into your soul, and this is one of them. There's honestly something for everyone in this film, all ages, male or female. If you're having a really rotten day/week/year, it'll cheer you up no end and it's a great way to escape from the crap life throws at you.
Sandra Bullock is hilarious as Lucy, but you've GOT to see Bill Pullman (plays Jack) in it. He's so unbelievably sexy in this film - makes you wanna melt! The chemistry between Bill and Sandy really draws you into the film, it's not one of those superficial types. And the situations that all the characters get into makes you laugh and cringe at the same time, especially when you realise that you've been in similar situations yourself!
So arm yourself with a duvet and a big box of chocolates, and go watch the best film ever! (just don't blame me if you fall in love with Bill!)
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Timeless Classic
Humour and romance added to a great storyline. Majority of actors in this film are renown for other parts and yet they each show their true acting skills by being the characters... Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. P. O'Sullivan
Worth watching
Really enjoyable film. Sandra Bullock always great in these rom/com roles. Well worth its money. Would recommend for an evenign in with popcorn. Delivery prompt.
Published 1 month ago by R. Irish
Sandra Bullock Fans
If you are a fan of Sandra Bullock, this DVD should be right at the top of your wish list. MOving, funny, sweet...it has all the elements needed for a great movie.
Published 3 months ago by Seanie11
Good deal, Great Outcome
Having messed up a recording session and losing second half of this film, I gained many many brownie points by ordering the DVD without telling 'senior managemment' until it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. A. H. Roberts
pensionerman
As a soppy 'old' male I love this film. It gives me hope that in this synical modern world people still believe there is a place for old fashioned romance. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Schofield
Very re-watchable
Great movie. Especially during winter or at Christmas, but just great any time. It's a feel good, easy on the brain, charming story with a few giggles along the way, kinda typical... Read more
Published 4 months ago by BellePanda
Good For Everyone
Usually, this sort of film doesn't really do much for me, except the fact that they usually have a sickly feeling to it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DL Productions UK
Lovely Christmas film
"While you were sleeping" is a sweet, funny and good hearted romantic comedy. Nice little touches such as the pratfall on the ice rink in the opening credits and the paperboy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Constant Reader
A Witty & Charming Christmas Romance
This is one of my all time favourite films. Sandra Bullock & Bill Pullman have such subtlety in their playing that they totally captivate. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Flutterbuy
Fun and romance aplenty
Sandra Bullock is an endearing as ever in a film with a high feel-good factor and which satifies on several levels - entertainment, amusement, and romance. Read more
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