Unfortunately

Rating: 7/10 (26 June 2011)

It's Unknown how many people actually saw this good movie. Ha – sorry.
Let's officially begin with: I liked this movie. Sure, it's comparable to Taken, but beyond the lead star, Liam Neeson and that it's an American/international thriller, they couldn't be further apart. It's tight (under two hours,) the suspense builds all the way to the closing credits and it's beautifully shot.
While attending a conference in Berlin, Dr. Martin Harris (Neeson) and wifey Elizabeth (January Jones) an accident leaves Martin in a coma. When he does awake from the coma – oooh, that's not part of the suspense, but I'm glad you were on your toes – his wife doesn't recognize him. Worse, there's another Dr. Martin Harris!
He may be wrong himself about who he is, due to the head injury he suffered when his cab went into the water. Only the (of course, beautiful female) cab driver, Gina, (Diane Kruger) can help him rediscover his roots and why people are trying to, wait for itkill him!
The movie plays out on that premise and Martin has to put the pieces together, just as the audience until the finale revolutions.
It's not perfect, in fact, for the most part, it seems soamateurish. I'm referring to the reasons behind everyone's motivations and the number of players involved. It felt like a sophomoric project, as if the writers had completed their initial independent film and they're on their way. Perhaps, they will besome day.
It is very light entertainment with some good action scenes – but DO NOT let the advertisements fool you: (again) this is NOT Taken, this is NOT action-packed. In fact, despite what the movie is, I really did want his Bryan Mills (From Taken) to show his stuff and kick butt. Alas, it's not that movie.