Excellent plot (probably because its true),.
Very unexpected ending, doesn't follow formula.
Moving performances, Robin Williams does his serious role usual, but almost seems new. De Niro was excellent.
Almost feels important to watch this one.
This review of Awakenings (1990) was written by Dylan V on 18 Dec 2009.
Awakenings has generally received very positive reviews.
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