Awake

Name: Awake
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: November 30, 2007
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard

2007

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AWAKE

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: November 30, 2007

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 theAwake 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

Director: Joby Harold

Genre(s): Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 84 min

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Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

A surprisingly effective thriller. Read full review

Entertainment Weekly - Gregory Kirschling

Too bad, because until it essentially turns into a medical-thriller version of "Look Who's Talking," the movie hums along comfortably enough as slick B fare. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Awake is short enough (about 85 minutes) that it doesn't wear out its welcome. It's not a good movie but it's silly and lively enough to keep most viewers from dozing off, even if that might be a more profitable use of their time. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Jan Stuart

Trashily in-your-face thriller, which leans heavily for its effects on intense sympathy pain, improbable reversals and the mystifying star appeal of Jessica Alba. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Scott Tobias

Only the so-bad-it's-good crowd need apply. Read full review

L.A. Weekly - Jim Ridley

Harold’s glum overplotting squashes the sick humor and the innate fear of hospitals that gives the premise what kick it has; not even Craig McKay’s clever editing can defibrillate the preposterous ending. Read full review

New York Daily News - Jack Mathews

Possibly the worst movie of 2007. Read full review

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AlbertoS.

Jan 4, 2008

I really liked it! It's amazing to take a glance at the pain of a mother and witness what they're capable of... I went home and gave my mom a hug! Good cast, great acting.. It was great!

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SkylerI

Dec 8, 2007

I went to see it with a group of friends, and we all loved it! It's not a horror movie, and is less of a thriller than I expected, so if that's what you're expecting you may be disappointed. However, there are unique and shocking plot twists, and a fantastic end, which may or I went to see it with a group of friends, and we all loved it! It's not a horror movie, and is less of a thriller than I expected, so if that's what you're expecting you may be disappointed. However, there are unique and shocking plot twists, and a fantastic end, which may or may not come as a surprising tear-jerker. It's surprisingly like The Invisible, so I would recommend it to all fans of that movie.… Expand

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BrandonW.

Mar 7, 2008

I rarely disagree with the critics; they are generally quite on par but this time some of them are waaaay off par. This movie was surprisingly very good, acting was decent but the storyline was amongst the best I have seen in a while.

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NellS.

Dec 2, 2007

I expected worse, but since I'm having surgery next week, I was curious. The movie held my attention and was a very servicable thriller. Read Ebert's review before passing judgement.

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JayHiggins

Feb 22, 2008

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.

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JaredC.

Dec 4, 2007

Awake huh, well guess what, I fell asleep.

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BobS.

Dec 1, 2007

Utter crap. Made my eyeballs bleed. Extended voiceover for brain-dead plot. Hayden is the new Keanu. Line: 'This is so f- obvious!' Exactly.

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