Another thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat!

Rating: 8/10 (28 February 2013)

Unknown is one of those movies that takes you in one direction for a long time only to completely throw you off track near the end. I was worried at first because I thought this movie was a ripoff of "Lady Vanishing". But this film takes the mystery of the main character to another level.
While this movie has an interesting plot and keeps you on the edge of your seat, it isn't flawless. What keeps this movie from getting a 9 or 10 for a score is that it does have some moments that are quite unrealistic. This isn't always a big deal in thrillers like Unknown, but this movie actually has a sense of realism that is spoiled now and then.
What helps to carry this movie is the strong acting and resulting strong character of Ernst Jurgen (played by the great Bruno Ganz). His performance stands out and helps carry this film.
Unknown is a thriller with enough turns to keep you intrigued while helping you forget any of the movie's deficiencies.