Review of Awakenings (1990) by Douglas K — 24 Jan 2008
This is a film that had an amazing impact when first released but has been largely forgotten by todays audiences. This is a true example of great filmmaking, storytelling and acting so good you can hardly believe its not real.
Williams plays the introverted doctor who tirelessly looks for a cure to patients left catatonic after an encephalitis epidemic. He makes an astounding break through, but the long term results are more devastating that anyone could imagine.
This is three-kleenex filmmaking at its finest.
This review of Awakenings (1990) was written by Douglas K on 24 Jan 2008.
Awakenings has generally received very positive reviews.
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