Memory Film Review: Liam Neeson Acted As A Messy Hitman

Liam Neeson (Black Bear Pictures)

JAKARTA - Actor Liam Neeson is back in action with his latest film, Memory. The film, directed by Martin Campbell, is an action thriller genre film that will be Neeson's second project in 2022.

Memory tells of Alex (Liam Neeson), an assassin who is about to retire. He gets the last assignment but he refuses after learning his final target is a young woman.

Alex tries to terminate the contract but the woman is killed by someone else. Alex is also being chased by the FBI because he is suspected of being involved. On the other hand, he has Alzheimer's disease and that makes it difficult for him to escape the FBI.

Vincent Serra (Guy Pearce) tries to find out the mastermind behind the woman's murder. His steps are blocked by criminals but he is trusted by Alex to solve the case.

Memory has an interesting premise but the execution is lacking. From the start, the audience seemed to be invited to follow Alex's journey in a hurry.

The figure of Alex who is considered a hero in this film is also less explored. For example, there is no moment that shows Alex as a hitman with Alzheimer's.

Switching from one scene to another also looks fast and messy. With a duration of almost two hours, there are many sub-plots that can be removed from the Memory story. One of them is Alex's relationship with the woman at the hotel.

The acting of Liam Neeson and Guy Pearce can be a plus point from the Memory movie. At the age of 69, Neeson displays charisma through his actions against high-profile criminals.

Their interactions and chemistry are always awaited in this film. But it can not save the whole story of the film. Regardless, the Memory movie can be an enjoyable experience, especially for Liam Neeson fans.

The Memory film can be seen in Indonesian cinemas starting today, Wednesday, 18 May.