Awake
Awake

Movie spotlight

Awake

2005
Movie
71 min
English

A former teenage chess champion, now a middle-aged manager, gets pulled into a world of lies, blackmail and murder.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users72%
Director: Joby HaroldGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A young billionaire wakes up during his own surgery, only to realize he's paralyzed and that the operating room might not be as safe as it seems. He hears the anesthesiologist and surgeon discussing his impending death, and his new wife seems to be involved. He must find a way to fight back while trapped in his own body.

Critical Reception

Awake received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot twists and perceived predictability. However, some praised its suspenseful premise and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a clever thriller but ends up being too predictable.

  • Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba deliver decent performances amidst a weak script.

  • The central premise of anesthesia awareness is compelling, but the execution falls short.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the concept of 'anesthesia awareness' is intriguing and creates suspense, the plot twists are often seen as unbelievable or easily guessed, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion for many viewers.

Fun Fact

The film's premise is based on the real phenomenon known as 'anesthesia awareness,' where patients can remain conscious during surgery but are unable to move or communicate.

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