The Awakening (2011)QuickRating: It lacks originality and it's more creepy rather than scary, however, "The Awakening" proves to be more than just another ghost story - it's clever, stylishly-shot, intelligently-written, full of chilling moments, and has a fully satisfying twist ending you won't see coming. Visually, it flaunts an atmospheric, gorgeously murky cinematography and a beautiful, yet truly sinister setting, plus, Rebecca Hall turns in a fantastic performance here.
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What would you compare it to? Like The Orphanage or The Others?
Alex, I loved both The Orphanage and The Others, the latter being one of my all time favorites. The Awakening is closer to the Orphanage. Not as great, but very good nonetheless.
I enjoyed The Others and The Orphanage very much. I am very interested in seeing this one as well. Rebecca Hall definitely has her talents.
Mel, I did too. The Awakening is not in their league, but it's still quite solid. I wasn't really that impressed with Rebecca Hall up until now. She did a fantastic job in this one and proved me wrong.
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