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Awareness taps into a, by now, well worn, supernatural/superhero trope but does so with enough intimacy and depth, to make it inherently watchable. There's the predictable superhero, action formula you would expect, with something of an...
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Awareness
2023
Movie
112 min
Spanish
Ian is a teenager who lives with his father on the outskirts by running small scams using Ian's ability to generate visual illusions upon unsuspecting victims. When one of his cons goes awry, his abilities publicly spiral out of control and Ian becomes the target of two rival organizations, each seeking to exploit his powers.
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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users59%
Director: Daniel Benmayor•Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Plot Summary
A young man with the ability to manipulate matter discovers a hidden world of similar individuals. He becomes entangled in a conflict between two factions, forcing him to confront the nature of his powers and the organization hunting them.
Critical Reception
Awareness received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its underdeveloped plot and unoriginal concepts. While some praised the visual effects and action sequences, the film was generally seen as a disappointing entry in the sci-fi genre.
What Reviewers Say
Visually competent with some engaging action, but ultimately derivative.
Lacks originality and fails to explore its interesting premise sufficiently.
The story feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving viewers unsatisfied.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the action and visual effects, while others found the plot predictable and the characters unengaging. Many felt the film did not live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be released in 2022 but was delayed to its 2023 premiere on Prime Video.
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