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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Ff
EAN: 0796019810678
Format: NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: The Weinstein Company
Manufacturer: The Weinstein Company
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: The Weinstein Company
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 04, 2008
Running Time: 84 minutes
Sales Rank: 11471
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Description:
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.
Amazon.com:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Keeps you awake but leaves you wondering..
Hayden Christensen plays a company exec who goes to the hospital for a heart transplant. He's given the anesthetic but doesn't go completely under. He can still hear and feel but cannot move. What he hears is a plot to kill him organized by his doctor, played by Terrence Howard.
Now, I can understand the plot concept. What I don't understand is how someone with a bad heart can logically be able to have sex several times with Jessica Alba. I mean, come on people, put at least a little ... Read More
Rating:  - ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...
In order to enjoy any movie, one must employ a suspension of disbelief. But this movie expects the viewer to be an idiot. The story is well-intentioned but doesn't play by any of the rules of reality.
Hayden Christensen, in his first starring role, continues to suck at his chosen profession. He is basically the kiss of death to whatever production he's a part of. He was out-acted by C-3PO and R2D2 in the "Star Wars" movies. I really don't understand how he continues to get roles. Keanu ... Read More
Rating:  - Very enjoyable
I thought this movie was very entertaining and alot more intelligent than most of the movies coming out lately. It was fun to watch, had a nice outline, and kept your interest. The only thing I didn't like was that the ending was a bit too fast, I would have enjoyed the movie to go on. Definetely one you can watch again, Hayden's acting was on the spot, very very good!!
Rating:  - Awake
I really liked this movie. The 1st 30 mins is slow but it picks right up after that. I was at the edge of my seat with this one. You can feel his pain.
Rating: - very entertaining
I put this in on a whim without really knowing much about it, and I was exhausted so I was planning on falling asleep to it. Much to my exhaustion's dismay, I couldnt turn it off or sleep because I was so entertained! I thought it was fast paced and interesting, and for once I didn't really predict the twists in it, maybe because I didn't read the box or synopsis. A different sort of premise, not something I've really seen before. Jessica Alba was oddly intriguing, I usually find her overly sweet and ... Read More
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Binding: DVD
Brand: Ff
EAN: 0796019810678
Format: NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: The Weinstein Company
Manufacturer: The Weinstein Company
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: The Weinstein Company
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 04, 2008
Running Time: 84 minutes
Sales Rank: 11471
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: 2007