Storyline
While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
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Writers
Cast
Denis O'Hare, Jessica Alba, Christopher McDonald, Arliss Howard, David Harbour, Sam Robards, Charlie Hewson, Hayden Christensen, Terrence Howard, Fisher Stevens, Lena Olin, Georgina Chapman, Court Young, Poorna Jagannathan, Steven Hinkle, Joshua Rollins, Lee Wong, Kae Shimizu, Brenda Schad, Ross Klavan
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Reviews
75
A surprisingly effective thriller.
50
Christensen delivers a low-key performance that is ultimately quite appealing, and he's well matched by the beautiful Alba. Olin brings unexpected depths to what could have been a stock role, and Terrence Howard uses his easy ability to project innate decency to excellent effect.
50
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.
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
With a couple of more drafts to mend the plot holes and restructure the middle act, Awake could have been saved.
40
Variety
Harold's thriller does have an attention-getting plot hook, but piles on too many narrative gimmicks to maintain suspense or credibility.
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