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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
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: 3636
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: November 30, 2007
Editorial Review:
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:  - 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 ... Read More
Rating: - Wasen't going to rent this film because Jessica Alba,
one of many overrated actress was in it. But, surprise, it was actually pretty good. Young wealthy young man, with a heart problem, marries poor pretty girl, his wealthy mom is not at all pleased by this. Almost immediately after they elope, he gets word that the hospital and his "friend" the surgeon that will perform the operation found a compatable heart for him. Mom is at the hospital with her surgeon, but her son insists on using his "friend". Also, when he's put under, he can hear and FEEL ... Read More
Rating:  - Great!
I won't get into all the details about the plot as many who have posted already have, but I found this movie interesting from beginning to end. I didn't find there to be many 'slow' points as it was all to me just the telling of the story, and what a story! Hayden was incredible in this role, excellent acting on his part. It was also nice to finally see Jessica Alba in a role somewhat different than her others have been. To me, I thought this was a well done movie, twists and all..
Rating: - Good inspite of several flaws
The only reason that prevented me from giving a 4 star rating was the plot and gripping narrative (though a bit boring in places) which had me on the edge of my seat till the end. This first thing I must be thankful about this film is for making me aware of "Anesthetic awareness" a physical condition under general anesthesia I never knew could take place. I finally started reading more about it on the internet and it sounded too frightening and painful to be true. I was only wondering how a patient's ... Read More
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