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Now here’s an intriguing premise for a horror-thriller. What if you were entirely aware of what was happening mid-operation, when you were supposed to be under anaesthetic? That’s just what happens to Hayden Christensen in Awake, a tidy, intriguing little film that makes a few interesting choices as its storyline evolves.
Christensen plays Clay Beresford, born into a rich family and dating a woman that he hides from his mother. He also is in need of heart surgery, and as he heads in for his operation, he gradually seems to be tying his life together. But there’s more to Awake than that, and writer-director Joby Harold’s screenplay throws in a couple of fairly obvious rug-pulls, although it’s still decent fun spotting them nonetheless.
What’s surprising about Awake is that it’s less interested in its central concept than perhaps it should be. It also hinges a too-challenging role on the shoulders of Jessica Alba, although supporting players such as Terence Howard, Lena Olin and Fisher Stevens do carry some of the weight.
With a concise and to-the-point sub-90 minute running time, Awake knows not to outstay its welcome, and generally delivers an entertaining, if ultimately shallow night in front of the box. There was, however, potential here for a more interesting movie than the one we got. --Jon Foster
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Medical thriller starring Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba. 22-year old Clay Beresford (Christensen) has a successful career with a capital investment firm and a beautiful fiancee named Sam (Alba). His life would be perfect but for the heart condition that requires him to have a transplant, and the fact that he has to hide his engagement from his mother, Lilith (Lena Olin), because Sam is her personal assistant. His friend, Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard), is scheduled to perform the operation but Clay's family thinks he should go to a better clinic with a more experienced surgeon. After a row with Lilith over his relationship with Sam, Clay asks Dr. Harper to arrange a quick wedding. After marrying in a church at midnight, Clay goes to the hospital for his operation. However, after being given the anaesthetic, Clay finds that he's still awake and aware, but completely paralysed. While seemingly under, he discovers a plot to end his young life, but how is he to supposed stop it?
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By Red Rose
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This one really did get mixed reviews, but I am so pleased that I did see it because this is a really decent film.
The key is checking out the subject material. If this is your cup of tea, you will enjoy this. For a good part of the film it is not clear who the villains are, there is a fair amount of suspence and a good few twists and turns. A real thriller in fact. The plot is somewhere in between 'coma' and 'flat liners' and like both of these films very difficult to guess the ending.
Much has been said about the principle three stars of the film. Hayden Christian was ordinary at best(does this matter as he is on the operating table for most of the film!!). However, I think some of the harsher reviews for Jessica Alba and Terrence Howard were very false. I would imagine that the Film Director must of been very happy with both. Why ? Because both play their parts to the tee! I feel they were judged on the characters that they played in the film, opposed to how convincing they were in the actual roles.
I watched this film with a good few friends and the general view was that if you accept the film for what it is, you will almost certainly enjoy it.
The key is checking out the subject material. If this is your cup of tea, you will enjoy this. For a good part of the film it is not clear who the villains are, there is a fair amount of suspence and a good few twists and turns. A real thriller in fact. The plot is somewhere in between 'coma' and 'flat liners' and like both of these films very difficult to guess the ending.
Much has been said about the principle three stars of the film. Hayden Christian was ordinary at best(does this matter as he is on the operating table for most of the film!!). However, I think some of the harsher reviews for Jessica Alba and Terrence Howard were very false. I would imagine that the Film Director must of been very happy with both. Why ? Because both play their parts to the tee! I feel they were judged on the characters that they played in the film, opposed to how convincing they were in the actual roles.
I watched this film with a good few friends and the general view was that if you accept the film for what it is, you will almost certainly enjoy it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By E. Tokens
Format:DVD
I was going to right a ridiculously bad review of this film which i just watched on dvd... but i see many others have left amazingly bad reviews, so i leave it too them to tell you the truth... I'll just add this though.. Biggest waste of my money on a dvd... EVER!!!
By Jason Toulon
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A replacement for a friend. I unintentionally damaged their one.
They are happy and haven't complained. So, i believe satisfied.
They are happy and haven't complained. So, i believe satisfied.
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Lol I'm abit surprised about the bad reviews I was gripped through the whole thing and didn't know what to expect next , loved it !!
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