Unknown is a pretty standard thriller starring Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger. Neeson plays Dr Martin Harris who, on a trip to Berlin, is involved in a car accident with the unwitting Gina (Kruger). Afterwards his identity is stolen and he sets out to discover why. It's got everything you'd expect - mystery, crime, car chases, plenty of action and a rather implausible plot that doesn't quite satisfy in the end. It's essentially a poor man's Bourne Identity, though the ride is thrilling enough. The special effects are a bit poor though.
For a Saturday afternoon's entertainment, it's not bad - the story is intriguing enough and the acting is credible. But once the lights go up, Unknown lives up to its name and its forgettable nature becomes clear.
2/5
