UNKNOWN (2011)

My Score

In Berlin when Dr. Martin Harris wakes up after a car accident which caused him a 4 day coma, he starts to realize that something is not right. His wife doesn’t recognize him and someone else claim that he is Dr. Martin Harris. When no one believes who he really is Martin becomes a lost tourist in the Berlin city. And now he must find some connection to his real self and to prove himself. It’s not so easy at it seems as even he is confused over the reality and what could be unreal due to his accident injuries. But soon he realizes that there is a daring mystery behind his lost ID. 

Unknown is nothing equal to reality. But for the mere fact of thrill and mystery it is entertaining. Vaguely resembles Born Identity with a somewhat similar plot and action taking place in Europe. High speed car chases which stops at nothing and brutal hand to hand combat are big pluses in this thriller. 

The plot is indeed interesting. However looses the grip a bit after the first half becoming more unrealistic. It’s mysterious and makes the viewer to come to conclusions over small details yet prove them all wrong at the end. There are few good twists and some mundane moments as well.

Good performance by Liam Neeson portraying a confused intelligent man who is desperately trying to get back to his wife and his life. But this is not his best. Other than that the rest of actor credits are just the usual.

Unknown is satisfying if you do not dare to go in to details and plainly enjoy what the surface offers you. 

Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Writers: Oliver Butcher (screenplay), Stephen Cornwell (screenplay)

Stars: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger and January Jones