Summary
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It’s a great twist ending, but one that’s a bit forgotten about in the Shyamalan pantheon.
There are a couple of reasons that could be the case.
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For starters,Wide Awakecame and went without much notice during its initial release.
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His hits are his hits, and his misses are his misses.
Wide Awake follows ten-year-old Joshua Beal as he embarks on a heartfelt quest to find God after his beloved grandfather’s death. Set in a Catholic boys' school in Philadelphia, Joshua’s journey is filled with poignant and humorous interactions, including his mischievous best friend Dave, and the spirited, sports-loving nun, Sister Terry, played by Rosie O’Donnell. As Joshua navigates his grief and spiritual search, he encounters numerous challenges, ultimately learning profound lessons about life, faith, and friendship.
Wide Awakeis available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
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