Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

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.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

This is a compelling film, lead by a compelling actress, Sarah Roemer(of 'Wristcutters'). As the title & trailer suggest, Madison is trying to 'wake herself' from her mental state, and the film takes us on that journey with her. Filmmaker Katherine Brooks has an solid cast and does a phenomenal job with Roemer, Elisabeth Shue, Imogene Poots(of '28 Weeks Later' and the newer 'Fright Night'), Erin Kelly (from another Brooks triumph, 'Loving Anabelle'), Taryn Manning and Frances Conroy (As Madison's Mother)& Will Patton(as Madison's Father). The New Orleans location adds a touch of mystery as well. I can't remember when I've enjoyed a film like this more, and I recommend it, highly. I still cannot say enough about Sarah Roemer's performance. If she doesn't break out into A-List stardom within the next 5 years, I'd be very surprised. 10 out of 10 stars.

Here is a small taste of what you can find posted on the director/writer's FB page (Kathern Brooks): "Hello Everyone. We Need your help. Could You Guys Make Your Vote at IMDb A 6 and also make sure to vote one-point above for another 10 movies (if the movie is 6.0, rate it 5 or 7)? This Way, Your Votes Will matter A LOT for the movie and hopefully IMDb will start giving us a rating better than 4.8. THANK YOU!! xoxox ... if you write a review on Amazon, Netflix or IMDb you will get a signed poster from Katherine Brooks!" And here is a message to people who haven't even watched it: "If You Haven't seen the movie but are waiting to see it, please give us a positive rating on IMDb, Amazon or Netflix, and when you do, say "done" here. Thank You! xoxox" This definitely explains all the phony reviews here and on other sites. I found this film extremely dull and I do not recommend it. This is just a truly bad story with trite characters (good looking, but TRITE). I hope this gets published so the public can get an honest idea of these reviews and get a clue that not everyone liked it. Also, if you saw Loving Annabelle or came across a review for this on some lesbian sites and are expecting a lesbian-themed movie here, don't. This is not a romance and this is not erotica. This is not a story about lesbians. My one star is dedicated to the presence of Elizabeth Shue who was not only gorgeous to look at, but the best actor in this film. I would also like to dedicate one invisible star to Erin Kelly who appeared a bit, but was not captured as the intriguing character we saw in Loving Annabelle. Now that's just bad, bad directing this time around... because she is capable of being one fascinating and stunning creature. Bless you Elizabeth Shue for making an appearance... you should have been the teacher in Loving Annabelle...

Waking Madison is one of the most dramatic, emotional and intriguing movie I've seen in the last few years. It is extremely touching movie with some autobiographical moments and truly encouraging one written with great love and maturity. Director Katherine Brooks really outdid herself with this movie. Once again she shows to us how truly commit she is to the movies she makes.This movie has an intense power running through it till the end. The best thing about Waking Madison is, that it's so real and natural based upon the trauma and experience of the author herself. It shows reality as it is. For some of us, seeing or better accepting the reality sometimes is so hard, that we want just to give up instead putting all the pieces together and going on our path life. You can learn a lot from this movie. It is worth every minute to watch it. Well done, Katherine !!!

About two months ago i was on here and gave a review, for some reason I can not find it now. Therefore I will rewrite another one! I think Katherine Brooks aka Kat to her friends and family (including face 2 face family)is an amazing and very gifted spirit! I really loved her movie Loving Annabelle and I was lucky enough to have been able to watch an exclusive of Waking Madison! This movie was great, I am a Psychology Major so I was deeply interested in it. I even recommended it to my professor to watch! A must see movie for those those that share the same passion! I am anxiously awaiting the next Katherine Brooks Films, like 1140 Royal Street and Face 2 Face!!!