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List Price: $14.95 | | Label: The Weinstein Company
Salesrank: 6422
Released: March 4, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
AWAKE is a sexy, psychological thriller about a common occurrence called "anesthetic awareness" a horrifying phenomenon wherein a patient's failed anesthesia leaves him fully conscious but physically paralyzed during surgery. The patient's charming new wife is forced to struggle with her own demons as a terrifying drama unfolds around the couple.
Description of Awake:
There's a hint of classic noir in the twists and turns that make up Awake, a medical thriller that hinges on an alarming real-life condition known as anesthesia awareness, which keeps surgery patients awake but immobile during surgery. Hayden Christensen is top-billed as the scion of a wealthy banking family in desperate need of a heart transplant. Seconds after the operation commences, he discovers that he is fully conscious, yet unable to move; and what's worse, the entire procedure is slated to fail in order to claim his considerable fortune. Once the scheme is set in motion, Awake moves into high gear, and the stock characters established in the exposition-heavy opening show their true (and decidedly scurrilous) colors. Unfortunately, the suspense is undone by Christensen undergoing what appears to be a confusing out-of-body experience, and a conclusion that begs for more suspension of disbelief than most audiences will be able to summon up. Christensen and Jessica Alba (as his new bride) are attractive but bland; instead, it's Howard who delivers as the film's conflicted antihero. The supporting players, including Lena Olin as Christensen's overprotective mom, Christopher McDonald, and Arliss Howard also lend considerable credence to the material. -- Paul Gaita
Awake Reviews:
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great
2009-09-08 - The product was well packaged, and perfectly sealed! arrived on time with no problems.
starts out interesting but the twist is overdone 
2009-08-30 - The film starts out interesting: a guy is not anesthetized properly and is alive during his operation.
This is the only story the film would have needed, and with three decent actors at their disposal they could have done great things with just that.
But then they add a major cover-up plot mixed in with an out-of-body/ghost-story that completely ruins the film.
The story is overdone and gets ridiculous.
When stabbed by loved ones..... 
2009-08-24 - The scary experience of anesthesia awareness is perfectly performed by Hayden Christenson and complimented by the rest of the wonderful cast. Whether anesthesia awareness is a repeated mistake or an imaginary problem, it is still worth pondering and this movie did a great job of providing material.
With all the flaws in the plot and the unanswered questions, the great performance and the ending surprises are worth the time. Christenson, Alba and Lena Olin all shine in a story of love, loyalty and betrayal.
A MOVIE THE AMA DOES'NT WANT YOU TO SEE, LOL!
2009-08-17 - Awake is not your ordinary, predictable movie that frequents the movie screen. The movie subtly picks up momentum as the viewers begin putting the plot together. It is well acted, and explores some after life issues. I found it very worthwhile. Lastly, it voiced an issue that has been swepted under the rug by the medical community for years. Quite a horrifying subject, upon retrospect. My hearts goes out to all that had this experience.
