Before I Go to Sleep

Clarius Entertainment | Release Date: October 31, 2014

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 95 Ratings

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HaithamBNov 15, 2014

Before I Go to Sleep features excellent performances, but a vulnerable storyline that is familiar to greater movies. Overall, it is entertaining, but unmemorable.

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TVJerryNov 3, 2014

Nicole Kidman plays a woman with amnesia: she wakes up every morning with no memory of her past. Colin Firth is the patient husband who helps her cope. Inevitably, she begins to discover the truth about what happened, which brings everythingNicole Kidman plays a woman with amnesia: she wakes up every morning with no memory of her past. Colin Firth is the patient husband who helps her cope. Inevitably, she begins to discover the truth about what happened, which brings everything into question. Watching her unravel the mystery is interesting, but it happens too slowly. This prevents any real anxiety until the climax. Performances are fine, but the uninspired direction, sluggish pace and somewhat predictable story keep it from developing any tension.… Expand

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BshopNov 6, 2014

Few twists and turns, reminded me of Enemy a bit.
More like a doppelganger, memory focused movie than anything else. It was great at hold your attention, building ideas and subsequently crushing your guesses about the plot. I would haveFew twists and turns, reminded me of Enemy a bit.
More like a doppelganger, memory focused movie than anything else. It was great at hold your attention, building ideas and subsequently crushing your guesses about the plot. I would have preferred focusing on the memory loss subject, rather than the spouse. Colin Firth did good, Nicole Kidman did better.
In summary, see if you like crime dramas, dramas, or other types of plot-twisty movies. I'd honestly wait for a rental.… Expand

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sanyrubAug 22, 2015

Very enjoyable thriller with two leading actors that just can not disappoint, as proved in each one of their works. However, it is a type of film we have seen many times before, which does not allow me to go higher with the rating. But it isVery enjoyable thriller with two leading actors that just can not disappoint, as proved in each one of their works. However, it is a type of film we have seen many times before, which does not allow me to go higher with the rating. But it is a good and suspenseful time and the time running is not long. For people who enjoy the genre it is a total "see it".… Expand

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lukechristianscMar 31, 2015

This film isn't close to be as entertaining than David Fincher's "Gone Girl" Before I go to sleep is a lazy, half baked mystery, where we know what's going to happen beginning to end. When Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth try to play theirThis film isn't close to be as entertaining than David Fincher's "Gone Girl" Before I go to sleep is a lazy, half baked mystery, where we know what's going to happen beginning to end. When Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth try to play their characters it is indeed watchable and some what good. On the other hand what it stinks when we know who "killer" is when the movie rolls. It's predictable but twist on top! and writer/director Rowan Joffé succeeds. When Ridley Scott thought that this was the movie that was supposed to be good it was not. The movie is suspenseful and the cast is watchable, but has some problems. When the movie ends and i saw the credit "Executive Producer: Ridley Scott" i knew something was wrong. Grade D… Expand

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quincytheodoreMar 14, 2015

There was once an Adam Sandler movie, when he wasn't completely unbearable on-screen, about a girl who suffers from constant memory loss. If you have seen 50 First Dates, the comedy flair might conceal how much said girl could be manipulatedThere was once an Adam Sandler movie, when he wasn't completely unbearable on-screen, about a girl who suffers from constant memory loss. If you have seen 50 First Dates, the comedy flair might conceal how much said girl could be manipulated and abused. For those darker minds, Before I Go to Sleep will cater to your need. The film has a solid cast as well as good pacing and editing, but it might have just confined itself with the inflexible formula and repetitive thriller antics.

Christine (Nicole Kidman) wakes up without memory from many years of her life, this is a daily struggle for her as her mind isn't capable of retaining new information. Ben (Colin Firth) as her husband must repeat the cycle of explanation every morning, it has become a taxing task to him. Christine seeks the help of Dr. Nasch (Mark Strong) to figure out how to resolve her memory issue, they slowly discover that her past life may be less happy than expected.

The three main actors perform fantastically. Great acting range and in-depth characterization make their interactions into suspenseful human drama. Kidman is easily sympathetic as she displays sorrow with passion. Marks Strong is at his niche for playing authority figure, he has a charismatically calming presence, and meanwhile Firth portrays a man with compassion and possibly secrets. It's quite thrilling to see the film shifts between these personalities and ensures audiences question their motives.

That being said, the premise doesn't offer much leeway for execution beyond what has already been done before, a bit ironic since it's only used prominently in 50 First Dates and Christopher Nolan's Memento. The movie often recycles the events due to necessity, or relies on plot devices which are predictable such as overused visual clues or simple gimmick. This may slow down the pace and lessen the twists it has in store.

Nevertheless, it has good production value with cool cinematography and amazing cast. Before I Go to Sleep might be fleeting, but it is a satisfactory mystery thriller.… Expand