Thursday, 24 January 2013

Unknown

Synopsis

A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken his identity and that no one, not even his wife believes him. with the help of a young blonde woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

Director was Jaume collet-serra, the writers were Oliver butcher and Stephen Cornwell/ and the main stars of the movie were Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger and January Jones.

The film had a budget of $30,000,000 and within the first weekend of release it has generated $21,000,000 and 5 months later it had made $130.786,397.

Key scenes of tension
Film has essential characteristic of a good thriller - moments of high tension

EG. The hospital scene reaching for scissors leading to murder.
Soundtrack effective – disorientating sounds
Use of close up.
Fast editing leading up to the escape.

The McGuffin
Prince Shalla – world food!
This provides the basis of the story but the viewer is only interested in Liam Neeson’s character.

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