Before I Go to Sleep

R

Released Oct 31, 2014

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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37%

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119 Reviews

40%

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10,000+ Ratings

Ever since a vicious attack nearly claimed her life, Christine Lucas (Nicole Kidman) has suffered from anterograde amnesia and is unable to form new memories. Every morning, she becomes reacquainted with her husband, Ben (Colin Firth), and the other constants in her life. In accordance with her doctor's (Mark Strong) instructions, Christine keeps a video diary. As Christine starts to uncover terrifying truths about her past, she begins to question everything -- and everyone -- around her.

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Critics Consensus

If it doesn't completely avoid thriller clichés, Before I Go to Sleep still offers a stylish, fast-paced, and well-acted diversion.

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Louis Black

Austin Chronicle

This is 50 First Dates-dark, but lacking that film's humor, characterizations, dramatic interest, and consistency.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 6, 2014

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Kate Erbland

The Dissolve

Before I Go To Sleep vacillates so wildly between aims and issues that the conceit seems worthless.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 3, 2014

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Steve Macfarlane

Slant Magazine

It's hard to tell if the film is hampered or helped by the performances of its three stars, because it's so amateurishly written and directed that their participation beggars belief.

Rated: 1/4

Oct 31, 2014

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Director Rowan Joffe has made a stylish looking movie but allows it to get bogged down by repetition and too-tame performances.

Rated: 1.5/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority of you will have it figured out rather early on.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 2, 2020

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Julian Lytle

Punch Drunk Critics

The film started out slow but ended in way that didn't feel drawn out or rushed and that's pretty surprising for a film that's about hour and a half in runtime.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2020

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Luis Alexander M

Good idea but just didn't deliver properly

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Luis M. D

Although the movie manages to create a murky atmosphere, the plot is ultimately implausible and contains many cliches and inconsistencies. One can't avoid comparing it unfavorably to Memento.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Devena M

Just finished watching, and I gotta say I loved this movie. Before I go to sleep reminded me of the cold and creepy 2022 movie "Don't worry darling" or I guess you could say the classic matrix movies with the whole "Ben charade" as the character called it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/23

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John S

I thought this movie was exceptional. Very well-written and acted - not sure it deserves the negative reviews.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/23

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Ian W

Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Nicole Kidman. OK - should be worth a look. Wrong! An interesting concept soon got dull after about the 4th "groundhog day" moment from Ms Kidman. From then on - I reckon 15% plot and 85% holes. It is a ridiculous plot. Quite ridiculous. Did these three not read the script before accepting their roles? 4/10, I am too kind.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Seems no consistency in the story and unfortunately all characters especially the heroin were not attractive.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

Ever since a vicious attack nearly claimed her life, Christine Lucas (Nicole Kidman) has suffered from anterograde amnesia and is unable to form new memories. Every morning, she becomes reacquainted with her husband, Ben (Colin Firth), and the other constants in her life. In accordance with her doctor's (Mark Strong) instructions, Christine keeps a video diary. As Christine starts to uncover terrifying truths about her past, she begins to question everything -- and everyone -- around her.

Director: Rowan Joffe
Producer: Mark Gill, Matt O'Toole, Liza Marshall, Avi Lerner
Screenwriter: Rowan Joffe
Distributor: Clarius Entertainment
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, StudioCanal, Millennium Films
Rating: R (Some Brutal Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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