Unknown
A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.
Critics Sentiment
Martin finds another man with Liz claiming to be Martin Harris
Martin remembers his true mission to assassinate Prince Shada
The film peaks with the shocking identity theft discovery then gradually declines through the twist revelation and memory recovery sequences as plot credibility becomes strained.
Unknown starts strong with an intriguing mystery setup and Berlin atmosphere that keeps viewers engaged through the first two acts. The central identity theft concept and Neeson's committed performance maintain solid momentum, but the film stumbles somewhat in the final act when the convoluted terrorist plot reveals strain believability. Despite some far-fetched elements, most critics found it an entertaining if unremarkable thriller elevated by strong performances from the supporting cast.
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Liam Neeson
Dr. Martin Harris
Diane Kruger
Gina
January Jones
Elizabeth Harris
Aidan Quinn
Martin B.
Bruno Ganz
Ernst Jürgen
Frank Langella
Rodney Cole
Sebastian Koch
Professor Leo Bressler
Olivier Schneider
Smith
Stipe Erceg
Jones
Rainer Bock
Herr Strauss
Mido Hamada
Prince Shada
Clint Dyer
Biko
Karl Markovics
Dr. Farge
Eva Löbau
Nurse Gretchen Erfurt
Helen Wiebensohn
Laurel Bressler
Adnan Maral
Turkish Taxi Driver
Merle Wiebensohn
Lily Bressler
Torsten Michaelis
Airport Taxi Driver
Rainer Sellien
Control Room Detective
Petra Hartung
Control Room Detective
Crew
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