Better late than never... Unknown

"Better late than never" is where we review something that has been out for a while but we haven't taken a look yet and we think you might be interested in.

If we're taking a look at a story in some detail during the review will give you a spoiler warning in the title, generally this will be on something that is so old that if you've not seen it by now, you probably not going to, however we'll still try and keep specific spoilers to a minimum.

So without further ado...

Unknown

Unknown is a film released in 2011 based on the french book by Didier Van Cauwelaert released in English as Out of My Head. It stars one of my favour actors Liam Neeson. Anyone who liked him in taken will definitely want to watch this at some point. While this may be a better late than never review, I'd like to avoid talking too much in depth about the plot of the film, so they'll be no spoilers but they'll also be less in the way of analysis of what makes this a good film.

The film is set in Germany, Berlin to be specific, just before a major scientific conference. We follow the character arc of Dr Martin Harris who is played by Mr Neeson who is set to attend with his wife in tow. Unfortunately on the way back to the airport to pick up a brief case he's left behind Dr Harris is involved in a car crash that leaves him in a coma for four days. He suffers memory problems and has trouble remember who he is and what he's doing in Berlin, he eventually manages to remember his name and which hotel he was staying in and goes to see his wife.

However when he gets there he finds that his wife does not recognise him and another man is there claiming to be Martin Harris, with all the relevant paperwork to prove it. Confused by what's happening and distraught by his wife's behaviour Harris leaves the hotel and this is where the roller-coaster ride begins for the good doctor and you the viewer.

The film keeps you guessing at what's really going on the whole way through and I think that you'll be very satisfied by it's conclusion. As far as entertainment value go this film is very watchable, full of intrigue, and since it's available to rent from blockbusters at only 99p it really doesn't cost you much more than two hours to give it a go. I'd certainly recommend it, and so would Roth.

If you do end up watching it, drop us a comment and let us know if you liked it or not. Just remember this film's entertainment value relies heavily on not knowing what's going on, so if you do comment, please, no spoilers they will have to be deleted unfortunately.

Till next time!

- Stray