fresh way

Theron 2022-04-19 09:02:40

5 people with temporary amnesia due to chemical agents are trapped in a closed warehouse, not knowing who they are and what they have done. Mysterious phone calls, unfamiliar names, and clues one after another made memories come to my mind little by little. In the event, the characters gradually became clear, but they couldn't take their seats. The closed environment and the threat of death brought them together.

The film's lineup is strong, James Caviesel, Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper are all first-line stars, and Peter Stormare, Joe Pantilona and other masters help, even in a small environment, you can play your best. But maybe it's because there are too many and the scenes are too scattered, and in the end, James Caviezel could not be seen as the starring role. Add to that the jumble of shaky footage and blurry reminiscence clips that are dizzying and slightly disgusting. The story is told in two lines, the main line is completed with the dialogue in the warehouse. In order to make it unfold layered and let the mystery be revealed at the end, there is a big explosion in the last ten minutes, which is a bit unacceptable. If you don't read other people's comments in advance, you will really be confused.

All in all, this is a good movie. The old-fashioned story has been narrated in a new way, and the film length of more than 90 minutes is quite satisfactory. It is worth watching but will not leave a deep impression.

PS: I really like Chinese titles. "Desperately remembering" has more charm than "unknown"

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  • [last lines]

    Eliza Coles: Can I trouble you for a cigarette?

    Jean Jacket: I don't smoke.

    Eliza Coles: [noticing his cigarette lighter] Wouldn't be lying to me, now would you?

    Jean Jacket: And if I were?

  • Bound Man: [after Jean Jacket guy falls as two others try to lift him] You're too heavy you fat FUCK!