Memory (2022 film)
Memory is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell from a screenplay by Dario Scardapane. It is based on the novel "De Zaak Alzheimer" by Jef Geeraerts and is a remake of the novel's previous adaptation, the Belgian film "The Alzheimer Case". The film stars Liam Neeson as an aging hitman with early onset dementia that must go on the run after declining a contract on a young girl; Guy Pearce, Monica Bellucci, Harold Torres, Taj Atwal and Ray Fearon also star. "Memory" was theatrically released in the United States on April 29 , 2022 by Open Road Films, and received generally negative reviews from critics. Plot. Alex, an expert assassin, plans to retire but is assigned one last task, which he ultimately refuses to do after he finds out the target is a young girl. Alex tries to get the contract called off, but finds out the girl has been killed by someone else. This pits him against Vincent, the FBI agent who rehabilitated the girl after her father's death, as well as the people who hired him. Alex sets out to eliminate the child traffickers, but his severe memory loss turns  out to be detrimental to his health and mission. Production. In February 2020 it was announced that Liam Neeson will play an expert assassin with a reputation for discreet precision in "Memory", an action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell. In April 2021, principal photography commenced in Bulgaria with Guy Pearce, Monica Bellucci, Harold Torres, Taj Atwal, and Ray Fearon joining the cast. The project is a joint-venture production between Briarcliff Entertainment, Open Road Films, Black Bear Pictures, Welle Entertainment, Saville Productions, and Arthur Sarkissian Productions. Rupert Parkes, who previously worked with Campbell on "The Protege", composed the film 's score. Release. "Memory" was released in the United States by Open Road Films and Briarcliff Entertainment on April 29, 2022. Reception. Box office. In the United States and Canada, the film was projected to gross between $2–5 million on 2,555 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $1.1 million on its first day and went on to debut to $3.1 million, finishing tenth at the box office. Critical response. Audiences polled by PostTrak gave it a 66% positive score, with 49% saying they would definitely recommend it.