Memory
Memory

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Memory

2022
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Vietnamese

Khanh Dang lost his memory after an accident and only remembers that he was dating To Linh, which she confirms. However, he does not feel comfortable in this relationship, and when a young man invites himself into Khanh Dang's dreams for intimate moments, the latter begins to seriously ask himself questions.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users64%
Director: Martin CampbellGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Alex Lewis, a seasoned contract killer with a conscience, is tasked with eliminating a young woman. However, he discovers the target is the daughter of a powerful data mining magnate, and his employers want her dead to cover up a pedophilia ring. Torn between his duty and his moral compass, Lewis decides to protect her, making him the target of both the wealthy family and his own former associates.

Critical Reception

Memory received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and derivative of other Liam Neeson action thrillers. While Neeson's performance was noted, many critics felt the film lacked originality and failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating the straightforward action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar plot elements and a by-the-numbers approach to the action-thriller genre.

  • Liam Neeson delivers his usual stoic performance, but the film offers little novelty.

  • Relies heavily on genre tropes without injecting fresh ideas or compelling twists.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, if unoriginal, action movie. Many appreciated Liam Neeson's familiar role and the straightforward plot, but some expressed disappointment that it felt too similar to his other films.

Fun Fact

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

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