Awakened (2013)

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Samantha believes that her father murdered her mother. In her exhausting search for the truth about her young mother's untimely death 14 years earlier, Samantha receives help from beyond the grave.

Summary of the Movie "Awakened"
"Awakened", also called "40 Days and Nights" in other countries, is a 2013 catastrophe motion picture directed by Peter Geiger and starred Monica Keena, Alex Carter, and Alex Arleo. It follows the storyline of a huge tectonic shift triggering sea levels to increase dramatically, threatening to erase the whole human population. The film depicts the struggles and obstacles of survival sustained by a science research team.

Plot Overview
The menacing movie "Awakened" sets off with a vibration in the tectonic plates, which causes an enormous flood, pressing the sea levels to increase dramatically underwater. The impending danger informs a radical scientist who forecasts that in around 40 days and nights, the whole arrive on earth will be immersed underwater. In an objective to preserve life on Earth, he sets a science team at work to develop a huge ark in a desert, developed to sustain life until the water recedes.

Main Characters
Monica Keena represents Tessa, one of the leading scientists in the ark job who demonstrates strength and decision in the face of extreme hardship. John (Alex Arleo), another essential character, is devoted and increasingly passionate about his work. Alex Carter plays the function of the militant-like figure, Captain Watson.

Conflict and Resolution
As the story progresses, disputes emerge on the ark when an accident causes damage, presenting a crucial engineering obstacle. At the same time, they deal with the issue concerning limited space and the countless species they aim to save. They have to prioritize what to accommodate in the minimal readily available space besides human life.

Their continuous struggle for survival becomes more made complex when they discover that a big tsunami is fast approaching the ark. The team races versus time for the ark to serve its main function - conserve all onboard from the dreadful, world-ending flood.

Ending and Reflection
The climax is gripping as they prepare to ride out the tsunami. The ark is hit and gets entangled in particles, but in a desperate effort, it handles to surface area, saving the survivors from the disastrous flood. The floodwaters recede gradually, exposing the immersed earth as soon as again. The survivors come out, noticeably relieved, revealing a sense of hope and rebirth.

"Awakened" checks out themes of survival, collective responsibility, and human determination. Its plot resembles the biblical tale of Noah's Ark, translating it in a contemporary, clinical light. With an appealing story, extreme action series, and psychological undercurrents, the movie prospers in keeping audiences on edge. The motion picture ends on a hopeful note, reflecting the undying human spirit and its ability to make it through and restore.

However, critics argue that "Awakened", while concepts are familiar, lacks originality and depth in its characterization. Components of predictability and occasional misaligned action sequences blur the effectiveness of the total story.

Despite the criticisms, "Awakened" offers a tense and interesting watching experience, with its disaster movie tropes, a display of human strength, and the ruthless defend survival. From a broader perspective, the film mirrors real-world issues of climate modification and increasing sea levels, striking on environmental themes and the concern for our world's future.

Top Cast

  • Julianne Michelle (small)
    Julianne Michelle
    Samantha Winston
  • Steven Bauer (small)
    Steven Bauer
    Lucas Drake
  • John Savage (small)
    John Savage
    Jack Winston
  • Edward Furlong (small)
    Edward Furlong
    Thomas Burton
  • Stelio Savante (small)
    Stelio Savante
    Benny Dawson
  • Sally Kirkland (small)
    Sally Kirkland
    Harriet Bendi
  • Bryan Dechart (small)
    Bryan Dechart
    Liam Dawson
  • Sean Stone (small)
    Sean Stone
    Man with the Fedora Hat
  • Joycelyn Engle
    Dr. Rockwell
  • Erin Gerasimovich (small)
    Erin Gerasimovich
    Young Samantha Winston
  • Kiva Dawson (small)
    Kiva Dawson
    Jennifer Winston