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Awake

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Global hysteria ensues after a mysterious catastrophe wipes out all electronics and takes away humanity's ability to sleep. Scientists race against the clock to find a cure for the unexplained insomnia before its fatal effects eliminate the human race. When Jill, a former soldier, discovers her young daughter may be the key to salvation, she must decide: protect her children at all costs or sacrifice everything to save the world.
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A scattered and shallow disaster flick, Awake will have audiences reaching for the snooze button.

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The ideas behind the story might make you think a little, but the way it's told makes Awake a dreary disappointment.

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Peter Debruge Variety For audiences bored by what amounts to a slow-burn road trip, it's all too easy to close your eyes and look for something more exciting in your dreams. Jun 11, 2021 Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Awake has just enough scares and strangeness, plus a sense of dread and paranoia, to make its horror creepy and enjoyable. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli New York Times There is no getting around it: Mark Raso's "Awake" is bad. But at least it's so bad that it's often ludicrously laughable: Netflix may well have a cult turkey on its hands. Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Charles Hartford But Why Tho? A Geek Community Awake delivers a decent tale that starts far stronger than it ends. While its unique premise initially helps present something different, it quickly comes to get in its own way. Rated: 5/10 Jan 16, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies “Awake” constantly teases us with its interesting ideas and you stick with it even through the rough patches in hopes of a satisfying payoff. Unfortunately the payoff never comes. Rated: 2/5 Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Even as genre fare, the film rarely finds ways to ramp up the tensions. Rated: 4/10 Jun 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nomndeni N The movie started off strong but as it went on things went astray. Firstly we did not get to see how the mother and daughter escaped, his son getting away from the car and having her daughter go into the car without following her while she knows how important it is to protect her? I don't even want to talk about the people from jail yoh it keeps getting bad. Would not recommend. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review BRizz 2 Awake is a film I genuinely thought I’d be excited about, mainly because of Gina Rodriguez. I think she’s a solid actress—maybe not perfect in everything, but for the most part, she brings depth and commitment to her roles. And early on in the film, she absolutely does that. It starts strong, with an intriguing concept and promising momentum. But as the story unfolds, something just… breaks. The connection fades. The pacing begins to crumble, and it starts to feel like the script is struggling to hold the weight of its own premise. What had the potential to be thrilling and emotionally grounded ultimately collapses under that weight. To be clear, I don’t think Gina is the problem. She did what she needed to do, and she kept me following along as long as the film gave her something to work with. The issue lies in the writing. It lacked cohesion, depth, and follow-through. Sadly, despite a strong lead and some moments of promise, Awake is not something I’d recommend. It’s disappointing—especially when you know the talent involved deserved better material. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Lluvia A It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t good either. There are better thrillers out there. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Ana G I didn't hated it but not my favorite, definitely not something to keep me awake lol Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Lucas S Uma obra com uma premissa interessante, mas que é completamente mal aproveitada, com personagens chatos em sua maioria que não tem o poder de transmitir o que deviam e os mais interessantes sendo completamente desperdiçados, em um filme que deixa mais perguntas do que respostas é um filme que não vale o tempo investido. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Steve K Well, some serious moustache action going on with the female lead. I'm sorry I have to mention that - but make up, please. It's OK for a watch and makes you think of human fragility. But.... Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Global hysteria ensues after a mysterious catastrophe wipes out all electronics and takes away humanity's ability to sleep. Scientists race against the clock to find a cure for the unexplained insomnia before its fatal effects eliminate the human race. When Jill, a former soldier, discovers her young daughter may be the key to salvation, she must decide: protect her children at all costs or sacrifice everything to save the world.
Director
Mark Raso
Producer
Paul Schiff
Screenwriter
Joseph Raso, Mark Raso
Production Co
Entertainment One, Netflix, Paul Schiff Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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