Time-Pass!

Rating: 7/10 (8 February 2012)

Based on the 2003 French novel published in English as Out of My Head, by Didier Van Cauwelaert, 'Unknown' is a Time-Pass Fare, that offers some terrific thrills, along-with a fantastic performance by it's lead star Liam Neeson.
'Unknown' Synopsis: 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.
'Unknown' offers some terrific thrills. The twists & turns genuinely work. However, the culmination could've been more effective. Oliver Butcher & Stephen Cornwell's Screenplay is interesting, but as mentioned, the culmination to this action-thriller needed to be better. Jaume Collet-Serra's Direction is Razor-Sharp! Cinematography is stunning. Editing & Art Design, are mediocre.
Performance-Wise: Liam Neeson is fantastic. The ever-stylish actor delivers a very fine performance & holds the film. Diane Kruger is as usual. January Jones looks alluring & does well. Frank Langella is marvelous, yet again. Aidan Quinn is perfect.
On the whole, 'Unknown' works as a action-thriller. Recommended!