Michael Keaton produced, directed, and stars in this *superb* thriller
Why has this film been completely overlooked? We didn't hear of it, saw no advertising, and no entertainment outlets seemed to have promoted it. The plot is unlike any other film, which is a true rarity these days, and Keaton produced, directed, and stars in a powerful, clever, twist on a murder. It is almost Greek in its tragedy and pathos, and Keaton draws you in with his powerful, calm, highly realistic portrayal of a professional contract killer who faces a rapid decline due to a devastating neurological diagnoses.
Michael Keaton is such an underestimated actor, and this film - Knox Goes Away - is a phenomenal platform for his skill portraying John Knox. Because it went under the radar, we don't even realise Al Pacino has an important supporting role as a sympathetic and kind father figure who happens to be a murder-for-hire ringleader of sort, Marcia Gay Harden has a supporting role as Keaton's ex-wife, and James Marsden does a great job playing the estranged and suddenly reunited-by-fate adult son Miles Knox. The perfectly scored jazz music throughout makes it all the more bittersweet.
This is such a terrific film which will leave you wondering where it will go at every step. Keaton's knocked it out of the park, he needs to do more directing, and for crying out loud the Academy should have recognised his acting and directing skills.
It's absolutely worth watching, and it's badly in need of intelligent audiences spreading the word.
Bravo Michael; excellent.
Why has this film been completely overlooked? We didn't hear of it, saw no advertising, and no entertainment outlets seemed to have promoted it. The plot is unlike any other film, which is a true rarity these days, and Keaton produced, directed, and stars in a powerful, clever, twist on a murder. It is almost Greek in its tragedy and pathos, and Keaton draws you in with his powerful, calm, highly realistic portrayal of a professional contract killer who faces a rapid decline due to a devastating neurological diagnoses.
Michael Keaton is such an underestimated actor, and this film - Knox Goes Away - is a phenomenal platform for his skill portraying John Knox. Because it went under the radar, we don't even realise Al Pacino has an important supporting role as a sympathetic and kind father figure who happens to be a murder-for-hire ringleader of sort, Marcia Gay Harden has a supporting role as Keaton's ex-wife, and James Marsden does a great job playing the estranged and suddenly reunited-by-fate adult son Miles Knox. The perfectly scored jazz music throughout makes it all the more bittersweet.
This is such a terrific film which will leave you wondering where it will go at every step. Keaton's knocked it out of the park, he needs to do more directing, and for crying out loud the Academy should have recognised his acting and directing skills.
It's absolutely worth watching, and it's badly in need of intelligent audiences spreading the word.
Bravo Michael; excellent.