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Long Island Movie Review
With Karim Gamil Pertew
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Karim Gamil Pertew is a screenwriter/director from
Long Island who has a bachelors degree in film production and
history. His unique movie review style is unlike any that is
in the business today, he provides short but straight to the point
reviews that will make you want to see a movie based on the
components rather than the hype. Be sure to check out all of
your major blockbuster movie reviews here first before you go
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REVIEW
OF THE WEEK
Monday,
December 17, 2007
Author: Karim Gamil Pertew, Movie Critic & Director
Awake
Directed by ……………… Joby Harold
Screenplay by ……………… Joby Harold
Genre………………………. Drama/Thriller
Starring:
Hayden Christensen as ……… Clay Beresford
Jessica Alba as…………. Sam Lockwood
Terrence Howard as ……Dr. Jack Harper
Lena Olin as …….Lilith Beresford
Christopher McDonald as…...Dr. Larry Lupin
Sam Robards as ……Clayton Beresford, Sr.
Arliss Howard as…….....Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher Stevens as………….Dr. Puttnam
Georgina Chapman as……Penny Carver
David Harbour as…….....Dracula
Steven Hinkle as…........Young Clay
Matthew Martini as…...Hayden's Photo Double
-Go to the movies: Sure
-Rating: R
-Buy the DVD: Yep
“Awake” was a solid mind twister. You'd have to be pretty with it to
predict what's going to happen. I'll admit I had no clue, but there
are a couple of scenes in the plot that are weak. The acting was
very good overall and Jessica Alba was extremely attractive to say
the least :). However, if you're the queezy type there are several
open heart surgeries that look pretty dang real!
Clay Beresford is a real estate mogul in
New York who is in love with Sam Lockwood, Clay's mother's
assistant. Due to the difference in social class Clay is hesitant to
reveal his secret affair. Simultaneously, he is waiting to have a
heart
transplant, upon finding a suitable heart he decides to tell his
mother about the affair and marry Sam. Unexpectedly, during
the surgery
Clay under anastesia remains "awake," but paralyzed so the doctors
proceed with the surgery.
“Awake” although having questionable plot lines
was very well made and worth going to see. Up and coming actor &
friend Matt Martini, was Hayden Christensen's photo double during
the production of "Awake." He spent hours upon hours on the surgery
table, every scene in fact, while the crew setup the photography and
shots for Hayden. For more information about local actor Matthew
Martini visit his page at
www.imdb.com
http://imdb.com/name/nm2107805/
If you enjoyed the "Perfect Murder" and "The Game" you will
definitely enjoy "Awake." Have a safe and happy holiday!
4 Star -- A Decent Flick That You'll Enjoy
- Karim
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