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Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
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Thoughtful and moving
by lydiakosc (movies profile) (Aug 19, 2006)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I saw this movie quite accidentally, and I'm glad I did. The story is very moving, as a boy deals with the death of his grandfather. When he goes on a quest to find God,... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
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Surprisingly Good Movie
by maria_isabelle_rodriguez (movies profile) (Jul 2, 2008)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I watched this movie that other day on TV not knowing that it was one of M. Night Shyamalan's movies let alone his first Hollywood movie. I loved the story about the boy... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
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suprise of a movie
by tpforbh (movies profile) (Mar 15, 2006)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
my mon got this movie for me when i told her i lom M.Night. I thought how stupid it must me, with rosie o'donald..!!! however this movie is really good, nothing like the... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: A
Direction: B+
Visuals: A
Not a bad debut, actually.
by deb_michaels (movies profile) (Aug 13, 2006)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
M. Night Shyamalan has a memorable debut, but the performances slump occasionally, especially Denis Leary's. The concept is brilliant. A little boy named Joshua is torn a... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
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Creative and good thought of story
by want2beajeditonight (movies profile) (Mar 15, 2006)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The story was good and something new which made it more interesting to watch. The acting was great and it shows us some actors which have the potential to go far.  

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: B
Direction: A
Visuals: B
cry worthy
by jojodriver0717 (movies profile) (Mar 15, 2006)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this story shows true emotions and friendships. the search for the meaning of life in this movie can relate to almost everyone. The relationship Josh has with his Grand... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
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Outstandly sad
by xdevilsfearx (movies profile) (Mar 15, 2006)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just saw the movie Monday July 18th 2005 and well I couldn't stop "sobbing" because it's so sad how this boy's grandfather dies and his friend blacks out and he's alway... Full Review

Overall Grade: C+
Story: C+
Acting: B
Direction: B
Visuals: B+
Before Shyamalan Got In His Groove
by bigdaddygamer14 (movies profile) (Sep 29, 2006)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Since this being M. Nights first feature, you can tell that he still had a little flaws and kinks to work out. I wonder if the lead kid in this movie wishes that Night w... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
Wide Awake Lights up your day
by jeddoyle (movies profile) (Aug 21, 2006)
Wide Awake is a warm, witty, inspirational, funny, serious, heart-warming story of a boy's great love & admiration of his grandfather, and of his deep sense of loss and w... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: A
Acting: B
Direction: B
Visuals: A-
Good Message
by dem_80 (movies profile) (Aug 13, 2006)
I saw this moive on 08-13-06 on tv. Not really knowing what it was about , I was drawn in and really enjoyed the message this moive had to offer. If I get the chance, I"l... Full Review
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