Memory
A human drama describing the life of a talented lawyer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, as he comes face to face with himself and his family. A 50-something lawyer, Hidehisa Honjo (Kiichi Nakai), diagnosed with an early-onset Alzheimer-like form of dementia, keeps forgetting the things he must remember while constantly being reminded of the things he longs to forget. What he longs to forget is the fact that his son died in a car accident in the past. The person responsible for his son’s death has never been apprehended. Unable to face the past until now and thinking only about his job while neglecting his new family, as he begins to gradually lose his memory, he takes on his last case and the challenge of uncovering the past during what remains of his life. Losing his memory causes him to break away from the world and his own suffering. As he looks back on his life, which he had come to think of as extremely successful, and tries to repair the relationship with his estranged family, he will discover what’s really important in life.
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Plot Summary
An assassin suffering from memory loss is targeted by his former agency. As he fights to protect his daughter and uncover the truth, he must rely on fragmented recollections and newfound allies to survive. The film explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the consequences of a life lived in the shadows.
Critical Reception
Memory received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Liam Neeson's performance and the action sequences, but criticism often directed at the predictable plot and derivative nature of the story. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the familiar thriller elements and Neeson's consistent portrayal of a man on the run.
What Reviewers Say
- Liam Neeson delivers a reliably stoic performance, grounding the film's action.
- The plot treads familiar ground for the genre, lacking significant originality.
- While competently directed, the film struggles to distinguish itself from similar thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the movie to be an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, action thriller. Many appreciated Liam Neeson's involvement and the familiar suspense, though some noted it was somewhat formulaic.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 2003 Belgian film 'The Memory of a Killer' ('De zaak Alzheimer').
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