intriguing though extremely unlikely

Rating: 6/10 (28 February 2011)

It's an interesting kind of nightmare, a spy-versus-spy movie, with good acting, good cast and decent action sequences (especially the underwater rescue and the spectacular car chase). Fans of Liam Neeson will find a likeness with "Taken" and will probably like Lim's character with his fight scenes - in spite of the catchphrase and quips. Given that "Unknown" is not special at all, although there are famous actors like Neeson, Jones and Diane Kruger, in addition to nice sights. Nothing about Unknown is exceptional, most of it isn't bad - it only purports to show a moral which it actually doesn't have. It's been marketed as a smart thriller, whereas it's more a thug movie presented as James Bond like story. What certainly this film doesn't lack is the action and suspense.