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Awareness

  • 2023
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.4K
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Pedro Alonso, Carlos Scholz, Óscar Jaenada, Lela Loren, and María Pedraza in Awareness (2023)
Ian is a rebellious teenager who lives with his father on the edges of society. They survive by carrying out small scams thanks to Ian's extraordinary ability to be able to project visual illusions into the minds of others. After accidentally revealing his powers in public, a mysterious secret agency starts to go after him. As he tries to evade capture, Ian discovers he's not the only person with these powers and that his whole life has been a lie.
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A teenager who lives with his father on the outskirts by running small scams using Ian's ability to generate visual illusions upon unsuspecting victims. Things get complicated when his power... Read allA teenager who lives with his father on the outskirts by running small scams using Ian's ability to generate visual illusions upon unsuspecting victims. Things get complicated when his powers get out of control in public.A teenager who lives with his father on the outskirts by running small scams using Ian's ability to generate visual illusions upon unsuspecting victims. Things get complicated when his powers get out of control in public.

  • Director
    • Daniel Benmayor
  • Writers
    • Daniel Benmayor
    • Ivan Ledesma
  • Stars
    • Carlos Scholz
    • Pedro Alonso
    • Enzo Calleja
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3.4K
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    • Director
      • Daniel Benmayor
    • Writers
      • Daniel Benmayor
      • Ivan Ledesma
    • Stars
      • Carlos Scholz
      • Pedro Alonso
      • Enzo Calleja
    • 17User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Carlos Scholz
    Carlos Scholz
    • Ian
    Pedro Alonso
    Pedro Alonso
    • Vicente
    Enzo Calleja
    • Ian Niño
    Jesús Castells
    • Jefe Agentes de Seguridad
    Victor Cerezuela
    • Invitado catering
    Kaloyan Kala Chavdarov
    Carlos Cortés Ciudad
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    James Faulkner
    • El Americano
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    Lucas Fuica
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    Paul Galliano
    Paul Galliano
      Elena García
      • Madre Tendera
      Héctor Gozalbo
      • Novio Patri
      Aníbal Gómez
      • Guardia Civil
      Óscar Jaenada
      Óscar Jaenada
      • Perceptor
      Silvia Kal
      Silvia Kal
      • Lucía
      Karina Kolokolchykova
      Karina Kolokolchykova
      • Urzula
      Mi Hoa Lee
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      Lela Loren
      Lela Loren
      • Adriana
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        • Daniel Benmayor
        • Ivan Ledesma
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      4okpilak

      Who do you root for?

      The concept is interesting, but the execution is confusing. It really comes down to whom do you root for? During WWII, there was a secret program to create people who could make other people see things that are not there, and also control them. After the war, those people were no longer needed, so there was an extermination campaign, but some escaped. So there seems to be two sides, but neither side seems totally good nor totally bad and who is really right? We meet early on Ian and his father. Ian can make people see things that are not there, so that is ideal to pull off petty crimes to get things without getting caught. And Ian's father wants to keep things low level, as he knows there are those hunting for Ian, so don't draw attention. But Ian wants to live a normal life, and soon gets discovered. So both sides are after him. There are some well choreographed fight scenes, some with a high body count. But things get confusing, who do you trust, and besides, few of the characters are difficult to care about. And that is the real flaw.
      4akcenat

      A disappointing sci-fi movie that fails to deliver on its premise

      Awareness is a sci-fi movie that tries to be clever and original, but ends up being boring and predictable. The movie follows a teenager who can alter what others perceive. The movie promises to be a thrilling and mind-bending adventure, but it falls short on every aspect.

      It has a weak plot, full of clichés, inconsistencies, and logical flaws. The movie starts with a dull and confusing introduction, that does not explain anything about Ian's abilities or motivations. The movie then proceeds to drag on with pointless scenes and dialogues, that do not advance the story or develop the characters. The movie also has some ridiculous twists and revelations, that make no sense and contradict what was shown before.

      It also has a mediocre cast, with poor acting and chemistry. Most of cast is bland and unconvincing even annoying or wasted and forgettable.. Almost none is having any charisma.

      The movie has some terrible visual effects and cinematography, that ruin the immersion and the suspense. The film tries to create a vivid and realistic world, but uses cheap and cheesy CGI, that look fake and cartoonish. The movie also uses shaky and blurry camera work, that make the action scenes hard to follow and enjoy.

      Overall, 'Awareness' is a movie that will disappoint you and make you regret wasting your time and money. It is a low-quality sci-fi movie that does not deliver on its premise.

      I give it 4 out of 10 stars.
      8NebulaGr

      The other users' ratings are very strict.

      I understand that people have different preferences and standards for quality, but it's important to consider the kind of expectations you have when watching a movie.

      This film offers a decent experience with a script that includes some unexpected twists, but it might not live up to everyone's standards. The production values are good, with nice effects and direction. The lead actor does a fine job, contributing to a narrative that's engaging enough for a casual watch. It's important to set appropriate expectations; if you're hoping for a groundbreaking sci-fi epic, this might not be it. Overall, it's a fair movie, worthy of about a 6.5/10. It won't blow you away, but it's a reasonable choice for a relaxed movie night.
      3silicontourist

      BE READY TO PULL THE PLUG BECAUSE ITS DULL AS DISHWATER!

      Once again yet another film that explains nothing to you as in subject matter or character background information, On top of that there is nobody you give a real damn about so, I found myself not caring what happened to anyone in the film. Both parties that are vying for control of the films main character are totally untrustworthy and very dislike-able and, the main character himself is just your typical youth, unthinking, rash and a petulant dipstick.

      I think the directing of this film left a lot to be desired and the story (though a fairly good idea) just rambled about in an non thrilling meander. The only thing that was well presented, choreographed and enacted were the action/fight scenes.

      This may have been a far more interesting film had a talent like Guillermo del Toro had been the director.
      7madbrooks

      A very fun action flick with good sci-fi trappings.

      This Spanish-American science-fiction action flick owes a lot to Stephen King's book Firestarter, with its shadowy government agency creating people with psychic powers, but it also has elements of Inception, Scanners, The Fury and The Matrix to flesh things out, so yeah, this isn't the most original movie out there but the script constantly keeps you guessing as it layers double-crosses on top of alternate realities and implanted memories so that it hardly matters what's actually going on, it's just a lot of fun.

      Overall, Daniel Benmayor's Awareness is a frenetically fun espionage thriller with science fiction trappings and some really well-choreographed action sequences that make this film an easy one to recommend.

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        The birthday book given by his father which he opened on the ending scene was "The Majesty of the Ocean." The handwritten inscription says: "The best fish are for those who keep up their hopes. I love you."
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        Referenced in Cinemascomics: Entrevistas: Hablamos con el equipo de Awareness (2023)

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        • October 11, 2023 (United States)
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