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Lucid (2005)

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Reviews Counted:7

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Rotten:6

Average Rating:4.8/10

Runtime: 89 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Joel Rothman is an insomniac. Maybe it's because his wife just left him. Maybe it's because his young daughter has become despondent and detached. Maybe it's because he's just been assigned... Joel Rothman is an insomniac. Maybe it's because his wife just left him. Maybe it's because his young daughter has become despondent and detached. Maybe it's because he's just been assigned three psychotherapy patients, all exhibiting extremely dangerous symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Maybe it's because Joel is their last hope for help. As he starts to learn his patients' secrets, he begins to discover that the key to helping them could be the key to helping himself. Now if only he could stay awake behind the wheel of his car... --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Jonas Chernick, Ross McMillan, Michelle Nolden, Callum Keith Rennie

Starring: Jonas Chernick, Ross McMillan, Michelle Nolden, Callum Keith Rennie, Lindy Booth

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Lacks a sense of enveloping eeriness, of a creeping suspense driving scenes forward. . . . packs all its power into its punchy conclusion.

Full Review Source: Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada) | comment Comment
06/15/06
Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson
Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

A film of genre-busting twists and devilish narrative turns that never manages to turn its quirkiness into genuine charm nor its cleverness into real feeling.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
03/17/06
Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor
Globe and Mail

A chilly and efficient thriller.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
03/17/06
David Schmeichel
David Schmeichel
Jam! Movies

If only it all made sense. If only Lucid really was that clear.

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03/17/06
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

A competently handled puzzler whose derivative resolution proves its undoing.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
09/29/05
Dennis Harvey
Dennis Harvey
Variety
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...well acted and certainly well made...but ultimately, it's just not terribly interesting.

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09/24/05
David Nusair
David Nusair
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Lucid tries one's patience, more maddening than it is elucidating.

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09/24/05
Susan Walker
Susan Walker
Toronto Star
 
 
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