Gritty crime drama
Can a violent person change?  Or, no matter how much he tries to suppress violent tendencies, can he not exorcise them completely? Those are the questions posed in the crime drama “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.”<br /><br />Will Graham (Clive Owen) was once a big man in south London. When people speak of him, it seems he is legendary, though we don’t know why he has earned such a reputation. Nowadays, however, he is living in a camper in Wales and working in the forest, with minimal human contact and an inner darkness simmering just below the surface.<br /><br />Back in London, his younger brother Davey (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) makes a living selling drugs to wealthy, attractive women. Handsome and stylish, he is admired by everyone. However, when Will tries to call him, Davey doesn’t answer. Will fears that this bodes ill and feels compelled to investigate. As he approaches London, his anxiety escalates so intensely that he becomes physically sick.<br /><br />Will’s return causes concern among some who would prefer to see him dead (Malcolm McDowell) and others (Charlotte Rampling) who want him to be the man they remember. As we learn more and more of Will’s backstory, we discover why his presence back in London creates tension. A man of few words, with an intensity and a focus that don’t waver, Will powers through every obstacle he encounters. His search returns him to an underworld of organized crime that he felt was long behind him.<br /><br />Owen uses facial expression and body language to convey Will’s feelings, which are never overtly revealed. He is always thinking, calculating, putting puzzle pieces together, and assessing as he tries to figure out what has happened to Davey and why. With a smoldering demeanor, he is an imposing figure as he re-enters a dark past he’d rather forget. Owen is reminiscent of Bogart in his 1940’s gangster roles. When Owen is on screen, we’re captivated. Even though his underplaying keeps Will at a distance, we root for him.<br /><br />Meyers plays Davey as a charming rascal rather than a low-life thug. His good looks and engaging behavior enable him to crash elegant parties and afford him access to rich women who are ready customers for the cocaine he so easily provides for a price. A small-time hustler, he beds pretty women and sneaks valuables and cash out of their handbags. With a knowing twinkle in his eyes and an irresistible smile, he moves through his world with self-assurance and impunity.<br /><br />McDowell has little screen time as Boad, a sadistic businessman who is ticked off by Davey’s popularity and swagger and decides to demean him in a horrifying manner. This is a guy with ice running through his veins who cares only about himself and has the power to ruin lives. McDowell’s Boad is a reptilian monster attired in finery.<br /><br />Director Mike Hodges (“Get Carter”) provides a portrait of a grim, nighttime world of gangsters. Gloomy and somber, the area is rife with vice and offers individuals like Davey the perfect environment to make a buck beyond the eyes of the law. Hodges paces “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” slowly as the stories of the two brothers gradually converge. He creates suspense by having several characters react to Will, who initially is a blank canvas. We are curious. Will is known and feared in his old haunts, but why? Interestingly, Hodges keeps the threat of violence in the foreground, and even a key disturbing scene is free of excessive graphic bloodshed. It reveals a man’s ability to debase a fellow human being and sets up the motivation for Will to abandon his inner struggle to suppress his brutality.<br /><br />An ensemble drama more than a revenge thriller, the film examines relationships between the central characters — Will Graham, his former lover Helen (Rampling), his brother Davey, and Davey’s friend Mickster (Jamie Foreman). Sylvia Sims and Ken Stott fill out the supporting cast as, respectively, Davey’s befuddled landlady and a crime boss who has a problem with Graham’s reappearance.<br /><br />Bonus features on this Region-Free Blu-ray release include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, documentary, and trailer.<br /><br />“I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” has a snail-like pace and an overall lack of energy that hurt its impact. The Will Graham character is enigmatic for a reason, yet he is never clearly defined. We never know about the relationship between the brothers, particularly since they appear to be quite apart in years. The film is somber, with little humor to relieve the grimness. Meyers’ Davey stands out because he enjoys his life and McDowell does some scenery-chewing in his few scenes. Jamie Foreman, as Mickster, excels among the supporting cast, but much of the acting is so low key, the characters never emerge fully. A B-movie at heart, ”I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” has a script by Trevor Preston, a British TV writer who fails to give the film some needed cinematic dazzle.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : THE HYPNOTIC THRILLER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CROUPIER AND THE CLASSIC GET CARTERIn I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, Willie (Clive Owen), a former mobster, comes back to town after he learns his younger brother Davey (Rhys Myers) has committed suicide. Upon learning that Davey was brutally raped by mobsters, Willie is determined to seek justice by finding the men who victimized him. While on the search for the mobsters, Willie comes face-to-face with Frank Scott, the local "bad boy" and conflict arises when Frank starts to believe that Willie is back in town to reclaim his status as the town's bad boy.From acclaimed director of Croupier and Get Carter, Mike Hodges.Starring Clive Owen, Charlotte Rampling, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers & Malcolm McDowell.Worldwide first on Blu-ray!Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayAudio commentary by director Mike Hodges and writer Trevor PrestonMike Hodges and 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' - BBC documentaryTrailerMore special features TBCAspect Ratio 1.78:1Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0Optional English subtitlesLimited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies with unique artwork.