- Release Date: 2007
- Runtime: 84 min
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin ... see all
- Director: Joby Harold
- Plot: While undergoing open heart surgery, a man's failed anesthetic leaves him completely alert, but paralyzed and unable to tell his doctors
User Reviews
Good premise, bad movie
Oct 19, 2008
rizzwandaaa - yahoo.com
Oct 19, 2008rizzwandaaa - yahoo.com
The idea for this movie was great and I from the previews I thought it would be a very entertaining thriller. I was wrong. The fact that he was awake during surgery wasn't even that big of a part of the... Full review
the critics were wrong once again
Oct 19, 2008
drosenberg12345 - yahoo.com
Oct 19, 2008drosenberg12345 - yahoo.com
i loved this movie. when i saw what the critics said i thought i was in for a big dissapointment but i liked this movie.... Full review
suprisingly good
Sep 19, 2008
chickalita2 - yahoo.com
Sep 19, 2008chickalita2 - yahoo.com
this movie was ORIGINAL! I went in a bit skeptical but I loved it and think you should see it if want to to see "something new and different"... Full review
Take a bow to mother's love
Aug 16, 2008
armar_2735_witchbahal - yahoo.com
Aug 16, 2008armar_2735_witchbahal - yahoo.com
The point of story is so strong ,mother's love and justice. the acting is good when i first saw jessica Alba due to the definition of her face i said she can't be the right person for me she is a... Full review
Exciting with a good story
Aug 05, 2008
jomaggiophilswoman - yahoo.com
Aug 05, 2008jomaggiophilswoman - yahoo.com
My husband and I both enjoyed this movie. A few parts were weird, but for the most part it was great entertainment. Thrilling, suspenseful, it kept me guessing.... Full review
This should be called 'Asleep'!
Jul 24, 2008
NewHampSwing - yahoo.com
Jul 24, 2008NewHampSwing - yahoo.com
Once again Hans Christiansan proves that he cannot act. HOwever, even if he could, it would not be enought to save this terrible film. What were they thinking? I don't even work in a hospital and I thought it was unbelievable.... Full review
Scary concept but needs a wake up call
Jul 17, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Jul 17, 2008dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Although its plot is very real and very disturbing, Awake jus can;t complete its operation with unecessary and stupid twists.... Full review
WOW!!!
Jul 15, 2008
lilbunny_fufu_05 - yahoo.com
Jul 15, 2008lilbunny_fufu_05 - yahoo.com
ok at first i thought ok this movie is so going to suck.....but it was far from that!!! it rocked!! SHOCKING, STORY LINE WAS AMAZING!! IF IT WOULD OF BEEN A BOOK PAGE TURNER!!! MUST MUST SEE!!... Full review
Must see!!!
Jul 14, 2008
djvictoria68 - yahoo.com
Jul 14, 2008djvictoria68 - yahoo.com
This movie kept me in suspense and when I found out the plot/mistrust it was even better! It took me for a loop and It is a must see pic. I would have this in my movie collection!!!... Full review
Leave Jessica Alba alone!!
Jul 10, 2008
haseungjin313 - yahoo.com
Jul 10, 2008haseungjin313 - yahoo.com
Jessica Alba is not that bad of an actress. She may not win any oscars in the near future but she has a beautiful face and an endearing smile. The movie wasn't the most original thing I have ever seen but... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jul 23, 2009associatedcontent.com
Best Jessica Alba Movies....My five favorite Jessica Alba movies are:....If you love suspense thrillers, Awake is the movie for you.....If you love the humor of Dane Cook and the beauty of Jessica Alba....Their story is full of hilarious twists and turns..... ... Full Review
| Dec 02, 2008DVD Town
Making his feature film debut, writer/director Joby Harold does a pretty decent job producing a stylish film with an interesting premise.
Most of the time, filmmakers start at the bottom with a B-movie and work their way up, so it's impressive that Harold accomplished what so many newcomers are rarely able to do right out of the gates.
... Full Review
| Aug 04, 2008associatedcontent.com
If you like frightening movie watching experiences, or gripping plots....The movie is not recommended for the squeamish....Awake is a great movie for you.....Watch at your own risk, and enjoy the film!....If psychological thrillers appeal to your senses, Awake is a great movie for you..... ... Full Review
| Aug 04, 2008associatedcontent.com
Awake is a great movie for you.....The movie is not recommended for the squeamish....If you like frightening movie watching experiences, or gripping plots....Watch at your own risk, and enjoy the film!....If psychological thrillers appeal to your senses, Awake is a great movie for you..... ... Full Review
| Apr 04, 2008TotalFilm
Joby Harold pivots on a blood-frosting conceit.... ... Full Review
News
Greatest 'Say what?' movie moments
chicagotribune.com –
2009-08-11
We can't tell you exactly what part of "Orphan" made us slap our forehead in disbelief and mutter, "Say what?" -- that would spoil the movie for you if you haven't seen it. ... Full Article
Awake is what you'll struggle to remain
metro.co.uk –
2008-08-25
Now on DVD: Awake
associatedcontent.com –
2008-05-27
I wasn't sure what I was going to get when I picked up the movie Awake. From the previews, it looked like an interesting film. ... Full Article
Awake
thisislondon.co.uk –
2008-04-03
"Awake": A Movie Review
associatedcontent.com –
2008-03-17
I pride myself on being able to figure out movie mysteries long before they come to the movie's conclusion. However, either I'm slipping in my old age or the writers of "Awake" did an excellent job of trickery. ... Full Article

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