Unknown (02.2011)

Liam Neeson stikes again with his latest European thriller. This action packed film gives us everything we love above Neeson, car chases, beat downs, and a thrilling adventure. As he enters Germany for a presentation with his wife Liz (January Jones), they head to the Alton Hotel, however, the misplacing of his passport leads to a bizarre chain of events. Central to these events is the crash of the taxi Neeson is in, which plunges into the Spree River. Neeson cracks his head hard and is rescued by the female taxi driver (Diane Kruger).

Ouch, that has got to hurt.

After awakening four days later Neeson is in a state of partial memory loss, recovering his life becomes a bigger ordeal than he planned. As he returns to the hotel he encounters his wife who claims that she has never seen him before.With German authorities questioning Neeson’s behaviour and a lack of passport they have trouble accepting his story. Neeson continues to turn to whomever can assist him not realizing that his paranoia may become reality.

Overall the film is an action packed thriller that keeps the audience wondering what Neeson will uncover next. The action plays out like The Borne Identity (2002) in that Neeson is trying to piece together who he his. And unlike Taken (2008) where he is fighting to save someone else, Neeson is the victim in a series of intriguing events. While forcing the audience to think about what may come next it keeps us on our toes with intense action and unexpected twists.

Although it was not as good as Taken, I recommend to any fans of Liam Neeson.

Awesome Liam Neeson quote of the film:

I didn’t forget everything. I remember how to kill you asshole!

8 High Fives! out of 10