Posts Tagged ‘exceptional thriller’
Trailer Exam | Unknown
I’m usually hesitant when it comes to psychological thrillers. Most of these films rely on the same tricks that have been used countless times, and rarely elevate or transcend the genre. That’s why I’m surprised that I enjoyed the trailer for Unknown. It offers nothing new, but yet there is a hint of ridiculous fun present. Here is the synopsis:
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.
Originally titled Unknown White Male, Unknown looks like a cross between Roman Polanski’s Frantic and Neeson’s own Taken. Unknown stars Liam Neeson, January Jones, Diane Kruger, Frank Langella, Aidan Quinn, and Bruno Ganz. It opens January 7, 2011. Check out the trailer below.
Dear Sir or Madam, Will You Read My Book? | Rental Review of “The Ghost Writer”
Roman Polanski is a master of thematic suspense. He knows exactly what to show you, and how to utilize tension that is barely there. Take for instance a scene where a character (who is in over his head) goes for a drive. The audience keeps looking around, waiting for the release that will never come. The Ghost Writer is the perfect example of the overused saying; it is not what we see that scares us, it is what we don’t. Read the rest of this entry »
