Before I Go to Sleep

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Before I Go to Sleep

R

2014

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Ever since a vicious attack nearly claimed her life, Christine Lucas (Nicole Kidman) has suffered from anterograde amnesia and is unable to form new memories. Every morning, she becomes reacquainted with her husband, Ben (Colin Firth), and the other constants in her life. In accordance with her doctor's (Mark Strong) instructions, Christine keeps a video diary. As Christine starts to uncover terrifying truths about her past, she begins to question everything -- and everyone -- around her.

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If it doesn't completely avoid thriller clichés, Before I Go to Sleep still offers a stylish, fast-paced, and well-acted diversion.

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Louis Black

Austin Chronicle

11/06/2014

1/5

This is 50 First Dates-dark, but lacking that film's humor, characterizations, dramatic interest, and consistency.

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Kate Erbland

The Dissolve

11/03/2014

2/5

Before I Go To Sleep vacillates so wildly between aims and issues that the conceit seems worthless.

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Steve Macfarlane

Slant Magazine

10/31/2014

1/4

It's hard to tell if the film is hampered or helped by the performances of its three stars, because it's so amateurishly written and directed that their participation beggars belief.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

02/02/2021

1.5/5

Director Rowan Joffe has made a stylish looking movie but allows it to get bogged down by repetition and too-tame performances.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/02/2020

2.5/4.0

I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority of you will have it figured out rather early on.

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Julian Lytle

Punch Drunk Critics

01/11/2020

3/5

The film started out slow but ended in way that didn't feel drawn out or rushed and that's pretty surprising for a film that's about hour and a half in runtime.

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Iv M

@Nuevausuaria1 6d

Las actuaciones no son malas y la trama logra atraer porque está bien hecha, tenía presupuesto, claro, pero el mensaje termina siendo demasiado pasajero para algo tan grave como lo es el abuso mental, psicológico y físico contra las mujeres. La película muestra manipulación, aislamiento y abuso psicológico constantes, pero al final todo se resuelve rápido y casi sin peso emocional real. El agresor cae, sí, pero el daño que deja parece reducido a una simple escena final. Una muy simple. Da asco cómo el cine de Hollywood convierte violencias tan reales y aún tan actuales en un thriller "intenso" y ya.

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Kathy V.

@RT64332554 Apr 19

I thought it was a pretty good thriller. The acting was great. Wasn't predictable, i was surprised with the twist.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Apr 16

Before I Go to Sleep, starring Nicole Kidman, is a psychological thriller that keeps you engaged through its central mystery, even if it doesn’t fully stick the landing. The premise of a woman waking up each day with no memory creates a strong hook, pulling you into a story built on confusion, doubt, and constant questioning of what is real. The film does a solid job maintaining tension as it reveals pieces of the truth, creating a back and forth dynamic that keeps you invested. However, the screenplay is uneven, with moments that feel slow or underdeveloped before picking back up again. While it succeeds in keeping your attention throughout, it loses some impact once it’s over, leaving you with a story that was interesting in the moment but not particularly memorable afterward.

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Stoner J.

@Stoner Mar 31

It’s a half decent mystery thriller that keeps you guessing. Not the greatest but pretty good

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Cody C.

@crossexotic Feb 26

The pace of the movie odd. Felt like 50 First Dates meets poorly made thriller

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Lindsey G.

@linz0924 Jan 23

It was a pretty good movie. Nicole Kidman is always great.

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Synopsis

Ever since a vicious attack nearly claimed her life, Christine Lucas (Nicole Kidman) has suffered from anterograde amnesia and is unable to form new memories. Every morning, she becomes reacquainted with her husband, Ben (Colin Firth), and the other constants in her life. In accordance with her doctor's (Mark Strong) instructions, Christine keeps a video diary. As Christine starts to uncover terrifying truths about her past, she begins to question everything -- and everyone -- around her.

Director: Rowan Joffe
Producer: Mark Gill, Matt O'Toole, Liza Marshall, Avi Lerner
Screenwriter: Rowan Joffe
Distributor: Clarius Entertainment
Production Co: StudioCanal, Scott Free Productions, Millennium Films
Rating: R (Some Brutal Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital