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An adaptation of the 2002 Korean film Addicted, this thriller stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as a young woman whose husband and brother-in-law each fall into comas. When the brother-in-law comes back to ... read more read more...consciousness first, he acts as if he is her husband, making her more and more uncomfortable. Soon she begins to suspect that unnatural forces are working against her. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Joel Bergvall, Simon Sandquist

Release Date: May 17, 2008

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DVD Release Date: May 12, 2009

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  • romy861
    March 6, 2011
    romy861
    I am not entirely sure how I feel about this one. I bought it knowing it had quite a low rating, but it was very cheap, and i like Sarah Michelle Gellar, so I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt.
    Story is a little strange. SMG plays Jess, who is married to Ryan, (Mich... read moreael Landes). They are a nice couple, though you get the impression Jess has a few commitment issues, including whether or not to start a family (which Ryan wants). Ryan's brother, Roman, (Lee Pace), has recently moved in with them after a spell in prison. It is clear that he is the bad egg of the family, and Jess is understandably nervous around him. This was the part of the film I liked the least . I found Lee Pace's gruff portrayal of Roman really unconvincing, while Sarah Michelle Gellar didn't seem to have a lot to work with on her character.
    After hearing Jess complain to Ryan about him, Roman storms off in his car and there is a freak accident between the two brothers which really requires you to suspend your disbelief. Both wind up in a coma, but only Roman wakes up. Here's the twist.... when he does wake up, it seems that somehow Ryan has returned to Jess through Roman's body. The movie picks up from here and I liked Lee Pace considerably more as he played "Ryan".
    I won't spoil it by revealing any more of the plot, but from this point on, I found this an interesting and suspenseful film and the actors seem to come into their own in the roles. I would have rated it higher and recommended it if it wasn't for the ending, which I really felt let the whole movie down and made the whole thing seem stupid.
    Overall, a flawed, but decent thriller which is let down by a crappy ending.
  • ascordeiro108
    December 2, 2010
    ascordeiro108
    predictable movie, but still watchable
  • ileo
    October 15, 2010
    ileo
    A captivating movie with bits of suspense and drama. Jess is happily married to Ryan, and is content within her overall work. He continually surprises her at every turn, and she acknowledges his efforts. Deciding to hold off having a family for a while, Jess is also fearful of... read more his brother Roman. Roman temporarily stays with the couple, but his behavior begins to scare Jess even more. She sets Ryan with an ultimatum, and abruptly a car accident occurs. Roman and Ryan are both involved in a head-on collision that causes them to enter a coma. Jess is devastated, and realizes the consequences of putting life on hold. Roman awakes, and claims he is Ryan. This leads Jess into a flurry of doubt and treachery that will change her life forever.
    Great cast- Sarah Michelle Gellar, Lee Pace, Michael Landes, Chelah Horsdal, Tuva Novotny, Dhirendra, and William B. Davis. Worthy!
  • lovablemisanthrope
    April 23, 2010
    lovablemisanthrope
    --Spoilerish review--




    This was OK. Not completely what I was expecting though. The relationship between Jess and Roman wasn't really covered, so I didn't get why he was obsessed with her...so that basically makes the plot moot.

    But if you put aside the fact that the movie wa... read mores almost pointless, it wasn't THAT bad. It kept me watching til the end and SMG is getting better with age...except her fake crying, god it's horrible...
  • irisheyes686
    March 16, 2010
    irisheyes686
    It wasn't scary, but it was suspenseful at times. SMG actually did a decent job. It was an ok movie overall.
  • Hamee
    January 8, 2012
    Hamee
    The only reason for this movie is to watch Lee Pace strut his stuff. Gellar really brings this movie down with her weak acting and the plot twist wasn't very surprising.
  • iluvspashley13
    April 18, 2011
    iluvspashley13
    At the end, I was kinda like "so what was the whole point of that movie?" but as the movie wasn't very predictable so kudos for that. Plus, Sarah Michelle Gellar is amazing.
  • JaredsBaby
    July 8, 2010
    JaredsBaby
    OK, I liked this one, and was anxious to see how it ended......but.......I really didnt get the connection between the brothers after the crash......how were they connected spiritually, mentally, physically.......it turned out to be just a thriller and thats the way they should h... read moreave plainlly portrayed it.....all in all ok.
  • ElisaFeliz
    May 20, 2010
    ElisaFeliz
    This movie's plot is like a rip-off of "Birth". It's not bad though. If you haven't seen "Birth" you might enjoy it.
  • ein2236
    May 13, 2010
    ein2236
    good movie nothing scary or anything but it did have some suspense here and there and i liked how the story was going until the end the ending they went with was crap but if you watch the alt. ending it was alot better so i give it 3 stars with alt. ending and without the alt. en... read moreding like 1 and a half or 2

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Leslie Felperin
May 21, 2008
Leslie Felperin, Variety

Dully predictable. Full Review

Brian Orndorf
March 4, 2010
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

A stillborn chiller and an awfully silly picture, boasting screamingly inept performances and preoccupied direction that spends more time seeking out the perfect camera angle than tightening the story... Full Review

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