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Before I Go to Sleep

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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathy V. @RT64332554 1d I thought it was a pretty good thriller. The acting was great. Wasn't predictable, i was surprised with the twist. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 4d 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. See more Stoner J. @Stoner Mar 31 It’s a half decent mystery thriller that keeps you guessing. Not the greatest but pretty good See more Cody C. @crossexotic Feb 26 The pace of the movie odd. Felt like 50 First Dates meets poorly made thriller See more Lindsey G. @linz0924 Jan 23 It was a pretty good movie. Nicole Kidman is always great. See more Mark B @Mbindon Jan 10 It is fine. Not a bad movie but it dragged a good bit which for a 90 minute movie is not a good thing. It has appropriate twist and some tension but I just think the ground hog of it all bogs it down. See more Read all reviews
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Rowan Joffe

Director

Nicole Kidman

Christine

Colin Firth

Ben

Mark Strong

Dr. Nash

Anne-Marie Duff

Claire

Adam Levy

Husband

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Before I Go to Sleep

Nicole Kidman as Christine and Colin Firth as Mike in "Before I Go to Sleep." Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch and Nicole Kidman as Christine in "Before I Go to Sleep." Colin Firth as Mike in "Before I Go to Sleep." Colin Firth as Mike and Nicole Kidman as Christine in "Before I Go to Sleep." Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch in "Before I Go to Sleep." (L-R) Anne-Marie Duff as Claire and Nicole Kidman as Christine in "Before I Go to Sleep." Nicole Kidman as Christine and Colin Firth as Mike in "Before I Go to Sleep." Colin Firth as Mike and Nicole Kidman as Christine in "Before I Go to Sleep." Nicole Kidman as Christine Lucas in "Before I Go to Sleep." Nicole Kidman as Christine Lucas in "Before I Go to Sleep." View more photos

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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
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