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Plot Summary
Max Lohman, an elderly Holocaust survivor with severe dementia, embarks on a determined journey to find the SS guard who murdered his family decades ago. Armed with a letter and a dwindling memory, he travels across the country with the help of his son and a nurse, facing the challenges of his failing mind and the looming threat of his target.
Critical Reception
Remember received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While Christopher Plummer's performance was widely praised, some critics found the film's premise and execution to be somewhat conventional or predictable, despite its compelling central performance and emotional core.
What Reviewers Say
Christopher Plummer delivers a powerful and poignant performance.
The film's exploration of memory and revenge is compelling, but sometimes treads familiar ground.
A moving, albeit sometimes slow-paced, thriller with a strong emotional center.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the emotional depth of the film and Christopher Plummer's standout performance. Some viewers found the pacing to be a bit slow, but generally felt it was a thought-provoking and impactful story.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actor at the Canadian Screen Awards for Christopher Plummer (2004).
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by renowned thriller author David Morrell, who also directed this adaptation.
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