Russell Crowe Delivers a Subtle Performance in 'Sleeping Dogs', a Neo-Noir Dementia Drama

The film, featuring Crowe as an ex-cop with dementia reopening a murder case, receives mixed reviews for its pacing and execution.

Russell Crowe stars as Roy Freeman, a former detective with dementia, in 'Sleeping Dogs', exploring themes of memory loss and justice.
Despite Crowe's praised performance, the film is criticized for its sluggish pace and lack of compelling storytelling.
The movie's portrayal of dementia, using sticky notes and flashbacks, adds a unique element to the mystery thriller genre.
Supporting performances by Karen Gillan and Tommy Flanagan are noted, but the film's overall execution falls short of expectations.
'Sleeping Dogs' struggles to balance its neo-noir aspirations with a contemporary drama, ultimately leaving audiences divided.