http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx There are several surprises in store for viewers of AWAKE, the latest thriller to hit the multiplexes of America. Chief among those surprises is that it doesn’t suck, despite the semi-lame ad campaign that the film has been saddled with. It’s not a great film by any means, but it’s a decent one, and it has a way of filling out its 78-minute length quite nicely, without dragging its feet or rushing to its barely-plausible conclusion. Clayton Beresford Jr. (Hayden Christensen) seems to lead a charmed life. Still a young man, he’s a respected venture capitalist and Wall Street whiz kid, richer than Croesus and affianced to the delectable Sam Lockwood (Jessica Alba), personal assistant to his powerful and just slightly overbearing mother (Lena Olin, still a regally lovely woman). Granted, he hasn’t worked up the nerve to tell his mom about the engagement, but he has other worries: he’s got a bad ticker, and is awaiting a transplant. You’d think being rich would help, but he’s got an uncommon blood type, and even money can’t influence biology. Anyway, he gets married in a whirl, and then gets a page from his friend Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard), saying there’s a heart available. All good, right? en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2399 i want to see this one looks good tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2399 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:57:36 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2444 i am with tinkluvspan on this one brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2444 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:13:19 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2578 i am going to see this one WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2578 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:07:50 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2623 well i guess we are all in agreement then. lol brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2623 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:31:02 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2995 Definately can't wait! Even though it kind of looks like a do over of THE INVISIBLE, I am definitely going to see it. Not that the invisible isn't good. Im just saying you should come up with your own story line. If youir movie sucks your movie sucks. Dont just take something from someone else just because you suck at life. darkrose http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/12/03/AWAKE-Dont-Sleep-Through-This-Thriller.aspx#2995 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:56:30 GMT