Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Patience Watson One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

tbahri-380-572824 I can't remember watching a movie with the same story. I believe that this is original. The movie is entertaining, has a good dose of horror, and a great about of drama. The last 10 minutes are just amazing. I gave this movie 7 stars rating despite the horrible acting of Kate Bosworth. She was by far the worst thing that happened in this movie. Totally emotionless. I bet the movie would have become a real hit if they have chosen any other actress ... literally anyone else would be better.A very good movie overall, highly recommended

trentonsmithyoyoer A beautiful movie that has thrill elements but also blends in so much emotion

Mohd Danish Last night i came through it on Netflix, first i watched its trailer and i find it very interesting and gripping. So i started watching movie and soon with some good moments it become repetitive and boring. Movie had a old concept of dream and sleep like in Freddy or nightmare on elm's street but with cute angle of little kid having superpower which make it good concept. But it didn't hold much as movie gets slow with time not gripping, thrilling enough and even horrors scene weren't scary. Good parts about movie is some scenes with little kid Cody(Jacob Tremblay) acting and ending was good. So overall its average, one time watch or you can watch it for Little Kid Jacob. Last scene also leaves room for sequel which i believe Netflix should try because movie have good concept and the Kid is really talented and we all have seen his Wonder.

Hellmant 'BEFORE I WAKE': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)A horror fantasy about a couple who adopt a child who's dreams, and nightmares, come alive physically when he sleeps. It stars Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish and Dash Mihok. The film was directed by Mike Flanagan (who's also helmed such other low budget horror flicks as 'OCULUS', 'HUSH', 'OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL' and 'GERALD'S GAME'), and it was scripted by Flanagan and Jeff Howard (Flanagan's frequent writing partner). It's received mixed to positive reviews from critics, and it was released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I enjoyed it. After tragically losing a child, and being unable to have more kids of their own, Jessie (Bosworth) and Mark (Jane) decide to adopt. They pick an eight-year-old boy named Cody (Tremblay), who seems like a sweet and idealistic kid. Then the couple witnesses Cody's dreams manifest themselves in front of them. The dreams are at first beautiful things, like butterflies, and the couple also sees their deceased son (Antonio Evan Romero) appear among them too. Jessie sadly takes advantage of Cody, in order to create her lost son for her. Cody's dreams soon turn to nightmares though, and a horrific and deadly monster appears. I've really enjoyed Flanagan's other movies, and I really like this cast as well; especially Tremblay, who's turning into such an impressive young actor. The premise for this film is really interesting and creepy too. It's even beautiful and touching at times. The film overall is a little slow though, and it doesn't quite ever live up to it's great potential. Still, it's a decently made little horror flick, without a doubt.