Memory

Director: Martin Campbell Martin Campbell

Overview

After refusing to follow through with a horrific hit for a sinister crime syndicate, hired gun Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson) quickly becomes the organization's newest target. Faced with death at every turn, Lewis must stay one step ahead of his assassins or meet the same fate as his previous victims. Martin Campbell directs the remake of the 2003 Belgian film of the same name. Co-starring Monica Bellucci, Ray Stevenson, and Guy Pearce.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/05/2022
UPC:	0191329226100
Original Release:	2022
Source:	Universal Studios
Language:	English
Sales rank:	20,555

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Liam Neeson	Alex Lewis
Guy Pearce	Vincent Serra
Taj Atwal	Linda Amistead
Monica Bellucci	Davana Sealman
Ray Stevenson	Detective Danny Mora
Stella Stocker	Maya
Louis Mandylor	Drunk broker
Ray Fearon	Antonio Jaramillo
Antonio Jaramillo	Papa Leon
Lee Boardman	Mauricio
Natalie Anderson	Maryanne Borden
Rebecca Calder	Wendy Van Camp
Harold Torres	Hugo Marquez
Sigal Diamant	Serena
Kate Nichols	Davana Sealman's Assistant
Atanas Srebrev	Dr. Joseph Myers
Scot Williams	Ellis Van Camp
Doug Rao	Andy Villalobos
Daniel De Bourg	Willam Borden
Josh Taylor	Randy Sealman
Mia Sanchez	Beatriz Leon
Trevor Van Uden	SWAT Commander
Petar Kirilov	Cop
J.R. Esposito	Ballard
Kalina Stancheva	Claudia

Technical Credits

Dario Scardapane

Jef Geeraerts

Carl Joos

Erik Van Looy

Dario Scardapane	Screenwriter
Jef Geeraerts	Screenwriter
Carl Joos	Screenwriter
Erik Van Looy	Screenwriter
Martin Campbell	Director
Teddy Schwarzman	Executive Producer
Ben Stillman	Executive Producer
Moshe Diamant	Producer,Producer
Michael Heimler	Producer
Rupert Maconick	Producer
Arthur Sarkissian	Producer
Cathy Schulman	Producer
Ryan Nowak	Sound/Sound Designer
Domnica Circiumaru	Casting

Editorial Reviews

Memory is an action mystery film directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Monica Bellucci, Taj Atwal, Ray Fearon, Harold Torres, and Ray Stevenson. It is based on a Belgian novel from 1985 called, "De Zaak Alzheimer" by Jef Geeraerts which was already adapted into a 2003 Belgian film titled, "The Memory of a Killer." Alex (Neeson) is an expert assassin. He knows what he's doing and has been at it for years. But when he goes against the rules and refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization, they turn on him. Suddenly Alex is in the sights of, not just the organization, but the FBI, and Mexican intelligence as well. Normally Alex would be able to handle the pressure but when he begins struggling with severe memory loss, he starts to question himself and his skills, & he can't even trust himself? The premise of Memory is a unique one: a hitman who is suffering from the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. The story is complicated and takes some surprising turns, led by an assassin with his own set of morals. The perfect anti-hero. The addition of a crippling mental disorder makes for a great sympathetic character. Liam Neeson does a great job as Alex. He tugs at our heartstrings as he struggles to remember the smallest thing ("Where did I put my keys?") to more important details ("Where was I last night?"). It is great to see him stretch his acting chops in this new take on a role we've seen him in plenty of times before. This is far from the hitman we're used to seeing from Neeson: the cold and driven sharpshooter that walks away at the end of the movie with hardly a scratch on him. No, Alex makes mistakes. He's vulnerable. He questions himself and, at times, is surprisingly reckless. Guy Pierce does an equally terrific job as haunted FBI agent Vincent Serra. As every Hollywood FBI agent protagonist should be, he is a hothead and passionate about specific cases because of his background and history. Coincidentally, this hitman film falls short in its execution. It isn't a slow movie by any means. There is always something happening, and it is important to pay close attention to the details sprinkled throughout. However, it does come across as lengthy. Each of the scenes, while important, feel long-winded. There is a lot of promise in the plot and in the backgrounds of all the unique characters: the hitman with Alzheimer's, the FBI agent with a mysterious past, the hotheaded colleague, the insightful partner, and the beautiful but evil mastermind. Unfortunately, most of those characters aren't utilized to their full potential. This is a good movie but not a great one. Unfortunately, Memory won't be a movie committed to everyone's… memory.