For a long time I didn't think this movie was ever going to be released. Countless times it was pushed back from the theatrical release till they finally pulled it for good and just released it straight to dvd. Nevertheless I still was pretty enthused to see a new entry to an Amityville franchise that isn't that all impressive. I actually enjoy the first 4 but then they get a little too cheesy and just bad after that.
I have to say I really liked Awakening. I know that is not a popular opinion but I thought the cast was great and really just not a bad movie. I am not giving this a raving review but if you are familiar with the franchise it certainly is better than most of them.
Joan (
Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a desperate Mother that will try anything to cure her son (
Cameron Monaghan) who has been in a coma for a couple years. She believes the Amityville house's powers will bring him out of his condition and all will be good again. Joan fails to tell the rest of her family about the house's history and the real reason they moved there. This is something that her teenage daughter Belle (
Bella Thorne) has to find out for herself.
I was a little hesitant to watch this after all the delays and people saying how bad it was but i already loved who was in it. The acting to me did not disappoint. Jennifer Jason Leigh may not be as young as she once was but she still has a presence about her and young stars Cameron Monaghan from Shameless and Bella Thorne are excellent as well. I would give this film 6 out of 10 stars. Definately recommend giving this one a chance. There are a few scenes that were so creepy they made me uncomfortable. Stay twisted everyone
