Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Unknown

If you're in the mood for a movie that will keep you guessing from the first shot until the very end, I suggest you pick up Unknown, a great little film with a taut, suspenseful storyline and great acting all around. I rented the movie because I was on a Jeremy Sisto bender, and he does have a small part, though it doesn't require him to do much except die, which he does well. What I wasn't prepared for was great performances from Greg Kinnear, James Caviezel (otherwise known as Jesus), Joe Pantoliano, and Barry Pepper.

These four guys wake up in an abandoned warehouse in the middle of the desert. Some are bloodied and shot, some are tied up, and others are free with few injuries. None of them remember who they are or why they are there. Through a series of events they learn that some of them are hostages, and some of them are kidnappers, but they don't know who is what. The story then unfolds with several twists and turns, which kept me glued to the screen until the credits rolled. Another great thing about the movie is that it was only 90 minutes long! If there is one thing I have a problem with, it is movies that last forever for no damn good reason, (yes, Pirates of the Caribbean 3, I am talking to you). The length of the film was just short enough to be perfect. Definitely check this one out.