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33 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

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  • Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard
  • Summary: Awake is a psychological thriller about a common occurrence called "anesthetic awareness," a horrifying phenomenon wherein a patient's failed anesthesia leaves him fully conscious but physically paralyzed during surgery. The patient's charming new wife is forced to struggle with her own demons as a terrifying drama unfolds around the couple. (The Weinstein Company)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 8 out of 17
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    A surprisingly effective thriller.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    60
    Awake is a pleasing if negligible diversion.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    38
    What a waste. Check out "Breakdown" or Aldo Lado's 1971 Italian giallo "Long Night Of The Short Dolls" for a far better treatments of the same subject.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 11 out of 31
  1. DinoP.
    10
    This movie is really great, this critics don't know shit!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JayHiggins
    5
    Suspenseful, but way too much of it just makes no sense and the plot is riddled with holes. But, it did hold my interest. It certainly wasn't overlong. It just never convinced me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. imthenoob
    3
    The idea of the film is great. The plot is ok but could have been better. The cast was absolutely terrible though and ruined the film for me. I wasnt expecting an oscar worthy film but come on, It could have been a lot better.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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