MOVIE REVIEW: UNKNOWN (12A)

"SUPRISING"

Unknown is a thriller film Directed by Jaume Collet- Serra (same guy that brought us Orphan, 2009). It’s about a man who wakes up from a coma, only to discover his identity has been stolen by someone else, not even his wife believes him. With the help of a young cab driver, he sets out to prove who he is. It’s starring Lee Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn, Bruno Ganz & Frank Langella.

This film is based on a French novel released 2003 called Out of My Head by Didier van Cauwelaert.

THE REVIEW:

It’s scary to think that someone could take your identity and become you. Well that’s what we have here, a man trying to prove who he is. Anyone thinking this looks like another version of Taken should know it’s not. This is has more of a tense atmosphere to it and the cast pull off strong performances. It’s still engaging from the slow start that later picks up speed near to its climax. The director who is an upcoming star went for that firework finish and what a display it is.

It’s not the best story ever but I don’t think that mattered too much because of all the surprises along the way, believe me when I say the guessing game is on hard mode. The car crash was believable and nothing about the fight scenes was over the top. It’s a clean cut movie that’s very enjoyable to watch. (Just be thankful it’s not another 3D films that not really 3D)

Liam Neesons character Dr. Martin Harris will take a lot of credit because he holds this film together. He has the vibe that connects with the audience in his roles. His acting skills are brilliant. I really liked him in A Team and he’s just as good in this film (the more films I see him in the better he gets). His Wife Elizabeth Harris (Jones) does her job pretty well too. She was a good actress that wasn’t the typical type of wife someone would expect for a Doctor. She had two sides of her one innocent and the other not so. There’s a sex scene in this film that was quite uncomfortable to watch, because she looks like his daughter and not his wife. Bruno Ganz (Jurgen) is this old man trying to help Mr Harris. His performance was a show stealer.

#Overall: Entertaining Film with a twist Ending.  

MY STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  3.8

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

The scene where Elizabeth Harris (Jones) is trying to press the codes to turn off the bomb before it explodes.

(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to tell us in the comments)

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