Kent’s Take:
Displaying plenty of promise, “Unknown” becomes an ironic twist upon its own title as this story unravels in a most predictable and conventional way. Although this predictability could be used to lull viewers into complacency, setting us up for the twist, this familiar path comes in the form of action that tries to magnify the danger, instead of a subtle, effective tension-builder.
As the climax approaches, we are hit with a worthy flip (no spoilers here) sending viewers scrambling to keep up with the new situation. Yet, as predictable as the setup, the climax becomes a drawn-out, melodramatic monologue which quickly... Unknown – Reelworld (Kent Tentschert/Carol Hemphill)
Kent’s Take:
Displaying plenty of promise, “Unknown” becomes an ironic twist upon its own title as this story unravels in a most predictable and conventional way. Although this predictability could be used to lull viewers into complacency, setting us up for the twist, this familiar path comes in the form of action that tries to magnify the danger, instead of a subtle, effective tension-builder.
As the climax approaches, we are hit with a worthy flip (no spoilers here) sending viewers scrambling to keep up with the new situation. Yet, as predictable as the setup, the climax becomes a drawn-out, melodramatic monologue which quickly... “Unknown” – Kevin Brackett (ReviewSTL.com)
In “Unknown,” Liam Neeson stars in a role that would have you belive you’re watching the next “Taken.” Unfortunately, that is not the case in this story of amnesia and mistaken identity. Luckily an intriguing story keeps things moving along, and there is just enough action to keep things interesting.
Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) is traveling to Berlin with his wife Liz (January Jones) to speak about his research at a biotechnology summit. When he arrives at his hotel, he realizes that he has forgotten his briefcase back at the airport. Without hesitating, he leaves Liz at the check-in desk of the Hotel Adlon... Bookmark Us
