‘The Sleepover’ is a funny, satisfying family action flick

Posted on August 28, 2020

By MARK VIOLA

The great thing about movies is, if you find the right one, it can provide exactly what you’re looking for. Want high art or a story that will challenge you? Want high-octane action or creepy thrills to get the blood pumping? Want a sweet romance or perhaps something a little edgier?

There are movies to satisfy all of these desires and more.

For me, sometimes, especially in 2020, I just want escapism, a movie that I can simply sit back and enjoy and spend two hours not thinking about the world.

That’s exactly what I was looking for when I clicked on the new Netflix movie, “The Sleepover,” and that’s exactly what it delivered.

The comedy action flick never pretends to be anything more than it is — a silly, sometimes ridiculous, family movie that made me laugh a lot more than perhaps it actually deserved. I’ve knocked a couple films lately for not aiming high enough with their stories, but I have to admit, sometimes it’s just nice to sit back and laugh.

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