Awake is a psychological thriller about a common occurrence called anesthetic awareness a horrifying phenomenon wherein a patient's (Hayden Christenson) failed anesthesia leaves him fully conscious,, but physically paralyzed during surgery. The patient's charming new wife (Jessica Alva) is forced to struggle with her own demons as a terrifying drama unfolds around the couple.
 

 

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Unknown

60

It was ok, not a total waste of my time but not worth the money to see it in theatres, rent it when it comes out but don't waste your money. The plot was alright, Terrence Howard is convincing and Hayden Christensen does a good job. Alba is impressive in her attempt at a diffrent role from her norm but not breathtaking. Overall the plot was good but drags toward the end and the opening isn't exactly enrapturing but overall it will keep you entertained. My overall suggestion, see it when you can rent it from netflix.

Caleb c	10
I liked Jessica Alba. Terrible movie though. I predict it closes after the opening weekend. 2 hours I'll never get back.

Jessica S

70

I saw this as a test/review audience 14 months ago. I was impressed by the production quality, as this is an independent film. Jessica Alba is about as good as she ever gets, which is not great. Hayden Christensen did an excellent job throughout. Overall, the movie is entertaining and captured the test audience well. I was freaked out with the operating room sequence-awake and being cut on. Yikes. I thought they had instruments to prevent that from happening!

Alicia	90
Don't let the slow somewhat campy start fool you.. the plot does thicken and if you allow yourself to, you will be taken on a journey.. there is no promise of hope at the end or nice little tied up ending (period). what you get instead is something that most american audiences probably can't handle... a complete and utter feeling of vulnerability. take a chance on this film.

Movie

90

I thought this movie was really good. The only thing i didn't like about it is the ending and how they didn't really show us how his life would be impacted by the things he figured out during the "anesthetic awareness " period. But overall the story line was amazing and i never predicted the ending. I dont want to say more than this to give away the movie, but the symbolism with the lights was amazing.. I suggest everyone to go see it!

StreetPeaches

70

Very good little film. It would have been better if the actors were unknowns though, giving it an indie feel it loses with weighty pop actors overacting. Stitched together recklessly maybe but well done. An original formula being the awake surgery experience. Yes you can see plotlines unfold far in advance but it is a fun hour and a half. Snobs that love to nitpick will have alot to process here, but I enjoyed the ride. Worth the $9 theater ticket..

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