Awake

Name: Awake
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: June 9, 2021
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 35
Cast: Ariana Greenblatt, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, Frances Fisher, Gil Bellows

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): June 9, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Ariana Greenblatt, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, Frances Fisher, Gil Bellows, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sebastian Pigott, Sergio Di Zio, Shamier Anderson

Summary: After a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill (Gina Rodriguez), an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter. The question is, can Jill safely deliver her daughter and save the worldAfter a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill (Gina Rodriguez), an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter. The question is, can Jill safely deliver her daughter and save the world before she herself loses her mind.… Expand

Director: Mark Raso

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 min

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Michael Ordona

Jun 9, 2021

If the end-of-the-world genre seems downright somnambulant lately, Awake is jolting proof a fiendishly clever twist can shake it from its doldrums. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Monica Castillo

Jun 9, 2021

Awake has just enough scares and strangeness, plus a sense of dread and paranoia, to make its horror creepy and enjoyable. It’s not a flawless thriller, but enough different elements click into place, like Rodriguez and Greenblatt’s performances. Read full review

Joseph Stanichar

Jun 8, 2021

There are a few tense moments, good performances and a fair variety of settings to make it feel like a complete journey. But by having some science-fiction cause for why nobody sleeps, it’s not about actual insomnia in any way that’s relatable to anyone. Read full review

Barry Hertz

Jun 9, 2021

So for those asking the obvious: Yes, Awake should put you to sleep rather quickly. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Jun 10, 2021

Awake is bonkers in a fun way from time to time . . . but gives the distinct impression that the most interesting crises are happening off screen. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 10, 2021

Rodriguez has to carry the picture, but hamstrung by the “reality” of the role, she only plays two notes — exhausted and manic. Read full review

Pat Brown

Jun 9, 2021

It’s difficult to imagine a high-concept thriller that coalesces around its one-line conceit less convincingly than Awake. Read full review

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nkuk

Jun 11, 2021

I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to based on the negative reviews.

The film has quite an original premise and is well executed. It is a lower budget movie but is well acted, shot and directed. I thought it was well paced and kept me interested and watching from start to the end.I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to based on the negative reviews.

The film has quite an original premise and is well executed. It is a lower budget movie but is well acted, shot and directed. I thought it was well paced and kept me interested and watching from start to the end. The young actors were great and the lead actor carried the movie well. I thought it had a satisfying ending and would recommend it. It is a standard Netflix production, so dont expect over the top Hollywood CGI and effects.

A good story, well told.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

FelpsGP

Jun 12, 2021

Awake has a great premise and I got really invested in the story. The only problem is that I wanted more explanations and a sense of closure, which I didn't get.

It's not that thrilling, but the movie has character, it's unique and bold, and that's why I liked it. It's about a journey fromAwake has a great premise and I got really invested in the story. The only problem is that I wanted more explanations and a sense of closure, which I didn't get.

It's not that thrilling, but the movie has character, it's unique and bold, and that's why I liked it. It's about a journey from point A to point B and how the characters handle the obstacles on the way while their minds deteriorates due to a mysterious global insomnia.

Rodriguez delivered great acting. The rest of the cast is alright. Clever shots and the colors match the tone of the movie. Overall, it was a good experience and I would watch again sometime.… Expand

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TakataRD

Jun 14, 2021

Great premise. It was simply too slow, and too long. Had it been shorter it'd be a better watch.

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MetacriticOnur

Jun 10, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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bfoore90

Jun 29, 2021

A clear attempt to cash in on the success of The Quiet Place, Awake is poorly thought out and shallow making it somehow worse than Bird Box.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

paulovic

Jun 12, 2021

Impossible to keep awake watching to this movie: plot holes, shallow explanations on top of a good, but not explained, premise.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

theace01

Jul 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this movie was bad but the ending is the worst thing plot point a movie has ever come up with. Is your brain not working simply turn it off and back on again works brand new like some kind of computer glitch… Expand

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