Movie Review: “Unknown”

Seen on: February 19, 2011

The players: Director: Jaume Collet-Serra, Writers: Oliver Butcher, Stephen Cornwell, Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones

Facts of interest: Based on the novel by Didier Van Cauwelaert.

The plot: After waking from a coma, a man realizes someone else has stolen his identity. Even his own wife doesn't recognize him.

Our thoughts: Liam Neeson is definitely not the guy you want to mess with in a fast-paced action thriller, and in Jaume Collet-Serra’s “Unknown,” the actor slips into the role of a man who goes all badass on everybody after he finds out someone out there has stolen his identity. Luckily for us spectators, Neeson’s fight to get his life back in the movie proves to be quite an entertaining ride.

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Liam Neeson in action-packed 'Unknown' trailer

Liam Neeson is back in action in "Unknown" (formerly known as "Unknown White Male"), and this time, he's after his own identity. The film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra opens Jan. 7, 2011.

A first feature trailer is now online, and you can watch it below. Looks action-packed for sure, and a little mysterious as well. Hopefully it's as fast-paced and crazy as "Taken," Neeson's recent action thriller.

Th story of "Unknown" follows a doctor (Neeson) who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

January Jones, Frank Langella and Diane Kruger co-star. Collet-Serra recently directed "Orphan."

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Liam Neeson is an 'Unknown White Male'

Liam Neeson is set to star in Jaume Collet-Serra's upcoming Warner Bros./Dark Castle thriller "Unknown White Male."

Karl Gajdusek wrote the script, which follows a doctor who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

Collet-Serra most recently directed the decent horror thriller "Orphan," which is currently playing. His directing credits also include "Goal II: Living the Dream" and "House of Wax."

As for Neeson, he recently starred in Pierre Morel's success thriller "Taken." Future projects of his include "Clash of the Titans" and "The A-Team."

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Movie Review: “Orphan”

Seen on: July 26, 2009

The players: Director: Jaume Collet-Serra, Writer: David Johnson, Cast: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder, Jimmy Bennett

Facts of interest: Jaume Collet-Serra also directed "Goal II: Living the Dream."

The plot: A couple decides to adopt a child after the death of their baby daughter. Unfortunately, the girl they pick hides a terrible secret.

Our thoughts: There’s a new evil kid on the block, and wow, is she hardcore. Esther is her name, and you can discover her wickedness in Jaume Collet-Serra’s horror thriller “Orphan,” a so-so big-screen experience that delivers decent enough entertainment despite several flaws that are far more ridiculous than they are suspenseful.

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