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Unknown
2011 113 min United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Germany PG-13 18+
★6.6
Action, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
📖 Based on the novel
«Out of My Head»
byDidier Van Cauwelaert
Trailers
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Description
A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$63.69M
Worldwide:
$130.79M
Starring
Liam Neeson
Actor
Diane Kruger
Actor
January Jones
Actor
Awards
European Film Awards 2011
— Audience Award – Best Film
Key opinion
Unknown is a fast-paced, atmospheric thriller set against the backdrop of a wintery Berlin that effectively blends mystery with action. While many find the plot derivative of the Bourne franchise and occasionally inconsistent, the film is widely considered an engaging and well-crafted entry in the genre.
| Production | The wintery, cold atmosphere of Berlin serves as a compelling and visually distinct backdrop for the action. | |
| Acting | Liam Neeson provides a reliable and solid performance that anchors the film's shift from psychological drama to action-thriller. | |
| Originality | The screenplay is viewed as functional and gripping in its setup, though it relies on familiar tropes and lacks true originality compared to other spy films. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing balances an intriguing start with high-octane sequences, but viewers disagree on whether the transition from psychological mystery to action remains coherent throughout. | |
| Ending | The resolution of the story divides viewers, with some finding the final twist satisfyingly clever while others describe the conclusion as rushed or underwhelming. |