Review of The Awakening (2011) by Leslie P — 29 Mar 2012

A great British Movie is funded by the BBC Films presentation, Filmed in Lyme Park, great performances!! The Awakening is a period ghost story! a must watch!

This review of The Awakening (2011) was written by Leslie P on 29 Mar 2012.

The Awakening has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hina A (102) on 30 May 2016

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By Jimmi S (29) on 23 Oct 2015

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By Michael V (1,099) on 06 Aug 2015

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