It’s tempting, sometimes, to dismiss a movie based purely on how derivative we perceive it to be rather than judging it on its own merit -- especially when the films that influenced it share a certain amount of critical or popular acclaim. A pulpy amalgamation of everything from vintage Hitchcock to
The Bourne Identity,
Unknown certainly isn’t the most original thriller ever to grace the silver screen, though tight scripting, solid action, and well-executed twists make it a perfectly fitting follow-up to Liam Neeson’s surprise 2008 hit
Taken, and a fast-paced mystery that’s sure to please all but the most jaded and cynical of moviegoers.
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Released:
2011
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
113 mins