Unknown (2011) - Starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aiden Quinn, Bruno Ganz, and Frank Langella. Written by Oliver Butcher and Stephen Cornwell, Based on the novel "Out of My Head" by Didier Van Cauwelaert. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Rated PG-13. Available on DVD.
Unknown feels like an imitation of a Jason Bourne movie, just with a much older main character and more time spent with the main character going, "Why don't I know who I am?" Plus, it's nowhere as good. The dialogue feels very stilted and badly-written. January Jones delivers her lines in this film like she's an actress in a high-school play, and Liam Neeson's delivery isn't a whole lot better, which is a disappointment because they could've done much better. Diane Kruger, however, gives a great performance.
But the main problem with this film isn't the acting. It's the crazy script. It feels so convoluted, yet it moves so slowly. The twist is not in the least bit surprising. The movie is also filled with loads of action movie clichés, such as running away from a bad guy and narrowly escaping through a closing subway train door. Overall, it's just a dumb action movie trying to play it smart.
Rating: 1.5 out of 5.
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