Memory
Memory

Memory

2022Movie114 minEnglish

Alex, an assassin-for-hire, finds that he's become a target after he refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization. With the crime syndicate and FBI in hot pursuit, Alex has the skills to stay ahead, except for one thing: he is struggling with severe memory loss, affecting his every move. Alex must question his every action and whom he can ultimately trust.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users67%
Director: Martin CampbellGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Alex Lewis is a highly skilled assassin with a reputation for meticulousness. However, he is aging and experiencing memory loss, which makes his work increasingly dangerous. When he refuses to complete a job for a powerful criminal organization, he becomes their target. Alex must race against time and his own failing memory to protect himself and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Memory received mixed reviews from critics, with many pointing to its familiar plot and Liam Neeson's recurring action-hero persona. While some praised the action sequences and Neeson's performance, others found the film to be predictable and lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Liam Neeson delivers a reliable performance in a genre he's well-known for.
  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.
  • Action sequences are serviceable but don't elevate the familiar story.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for Liam Neeson's presence and the action elements, but many found the story to be a rehash of previous films and criticized its lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2003 Belgian film 'The Memory of a Killer' (also known as 'The Alzheimer's Killer').

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Memory isn't terrible, but it's a little too slow for an action thriller and isn't edgy enough for a crime thriller. Sadly, Memory is forgettable.** I'm a big Liam Neeson fan. He trained Batman and Obi-Wan, led the A-Team and the Men i...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Memory_ juggles so many subplots to unsatisfactory results. It’s as if the story throws a ball in the air for every concept in the film (Alzheimer’s, human trafficking, the FBI vs the police, rich people getting whatever they want, etc) on...