Als ein Auftragskiller an einer sich rasch entwickelnden Form von Demenz erkrankt, bietet sich ihm die Gelegenheit, das Leben seines erwachsenen Sohnes zu retten, von dem er sich entfremdet ... Alles lesenAls ein Auftragskiller an einer sich rasch entwickelnden Form von Demenz erkrankt, bietet sich ihm die Gelegenheit, das Leben seines erwachsenen Sohnes zu retten, von dem er sich entfremdet hatte.Als ein Auftragskiller an einer sich rasch entwickelnden Form von Demenz erkrankt, bietet sich ihm die Gelegenheit, das Leben seines erwachsenen Sohnes zu retten, von dem er sich entfremdet hatte.
- Auszeichnungen
- 2 Nominierungen insgesamt
Empfohlene Bewertungen
His character (John Knox) has to learn to accept that his life is going to be shortened by a disease, but as his estranged son comes to him out of the blue he sees an opportunity to see right by his ex wife and son and redeem himself for the life he has led. It must be said that Keaton grabs attention in his first scenes. His acting is purely on point and he clearly has seasoned over many years.
It's quite slow paced but not to the extent that you get impatient. It's more like being given time to savour what's going on. There's no massively intrusive score to ruin the scenes either which is very welcome.
The plot has a great twist but not one that seems contrived or just there to shock. It's part of a long drawn out plan of Knox's and although it's not hard to work it out early on, it still impresses with it's simplistic but effective machinations.
There is genuine tension at times and yet you can't help think that Knox is playing this all with a dark sense of humour. It's still very poignant though that in order to redeem his past, he has to accept that he has no future. He does this gracefully and willingly and I forgave him his every sin.
A solid 7 from me for a great thriller/murder/mystery.
Worth mentioning that the great performance in Knox Goes Away is also Keaton's direction debut - though I'm sure Keaton understands more about direction at this point than many of the film makers he's worked with, just due to his work within the media.
Knox Goes Away is about a hardened, professional criminal at the end of his prime. He would be able to still do his job if it weren't for a rare condition revealing itself as a rapidly deteriorating mind. Knox (Keaton's character) has enough self awareness to see his fate coming, and takes steps to resolve his life the best he can. But surprise! A desperate family situation arrives at his doorstep - making his plan to resolve things even more complex, and ultimately? His last great challenge to perform.
The greatness of this film is all Keaton's performance and his character's context. There's a tragic nature to the main character and his situation that as a viewer? Made me want him to succeed. I also wanted to know more about the main character, his past, and how he ended up choosing his line of work when he is portrayed as having so much intelligence and merit.
It's a really good movie. The lead is a complicated character, who is put in an impossible situation, and chooses to face the situation head on. Side characters are acceptable with Al Pacino probably being the most colorful and interesting in his few scenes. I'd say my favorite part of Knox Goes Away, besides Keaton, is a strong third act and satisfying ending, which so few films seem to have.
My biggest critique would be film pacing, which isn't bad, but would be a signifier of early directorial effort. I'd say the same about the camera work, which isn't Keaton, obviously the DP - but the director leads the DP, and the shots, while useful and fine, lack artistic finesse of a seasoned film maker. Lastly, most of the story elements and characters are cliche, and have a by the numbers scripting approach. I fully respected the straight continuity, and lack of script 'tricks'. It's not a movie that tries to hide anything, but also doesn't take too many chances.
I would say a must watch for fans of Keaton. Also a strong recommendation for fans of crime drama cinema with noir elements.
And the best part of it all, the father role portrayed in the film, stirred so much emotion in me that I've added this to my favorite's list.
Everyone performed to their best including the son, detective, and Keaton.
WUSSTEST DU SCHON:
- WissenswertesPrincipal photography took place from October to December 2022 in Los Angeles.
- PatzerAfter John Knox is arrested he is seen wearing a D,O,C, (Dept of Corrections) jumpsuit. It is shown to be week 7. D.O.C. would mean State prison. Knox never could have gotten through a trial, conviction and sentencing in that short period. He would have been held in jail, not prison, until trial.
- Zitate
John Knox: Did you bury this guy?
Miles Knox: Did I bury him?
John Knox: Yeah.
Miles Knox: No. Why?
John Knox: 'Cause if you did, I was going to dig him up and kill him again.
- VerbindungenReferenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O'Malley (2024)
Top-Auswahl
- How long is Knox Goes Away?Powered by Alexa
Details
Box Office
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 951.489 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 54 Minuten
- Farbe
- Seitenverhältnis
- 2.00 : 1
Zu dieser Seite beitragen
