An adults only version of the classic fable, Sleeping Beauty received a tepid response from the early press screening on Wednesday night, which correlates with how our panel graded the film. Julia Leigh’s daring debut film wasn’t critically slammed across the board, as it does have a trio of supporters — and its this kind of support that will ensure that Leigh has the option to forgo future book writing manifestations. Emily Browning gives a bare, brave performance (just her first scene where she has a tube shoved down her throat demonstrates her commitment to the part) and Leigh will undoubtably be referred to as Australia’s new infant terrible. Click on the grid below to see how our critics responded to the film.
