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6.9/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 6.9/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Asleep in the Feet remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
Honestly, you probably already know if you’re the type of person who digs these super old, dusty comedies. If you want a tight, logical plot, skip it. If you like seeing people throw themselves around a room for no reason while trying to make rent as dancers, you might find something to love.
It’s not for the casual viewer who needs a polished story. It’s for the folks who like their films a bit broken and noisy. 💃
There’s this moment where the dancing just stops, and everyone looks like they’ve forgotten their lines. It’s painfully human, and I kind of loved it. You can see the gears turning in their eyes, trying to figure out what happens next.
The whole taxi dancing setup feels like a thin excuse to get people into cramped rooms together. It’s barely a plot, but it keeps the energy moving. Kind of like the frantic pace of Oh! Min!, everything happens because it has to, not because it makes sense.
Some of the physical comedy is just… a lot. It reminded me of the chaotic energy in Mickey's Northwest Mounted, but way more confined. It’s not graceful, but it’s committed. When someone trips, they really go for it.
It’s not a masterpiece. It’s barely a movie, really. It’s more like a collection of ideas that someone threw at the camera to see what would stick. Some of it sticks, most of it falls off, and you’re left with this weird, disjointed feeling that’s hard to shake.
Watch it if you want to feel like you’re watching a rough rehearsal that somehow ended up on the big screen. Just don't go in expecting anything profound. 🍿