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Unknown (2011)

Unknown is a 2011 thriller, it was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and the writers of the film were Oliver Butcher who wrote the screenplay and Stephen Cornwell who also wrote the screenplay.
The stars of the film are Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger and January Jones.
The budget of the film was $30,000,000 (estimated). In the opening weekend the film made $21,856,389. Gradually by when the film had gone worldwide it made $130,786,397.

Key Scenes of tension 
The film has a lot of essential characteristic of a good thriller, in the film there are alot of moments of high tension. For example the hospital scene where Liam Neeson is reaching for scissors leading to murder. The scene has effective sound that, disorienting sounds. The shot most used in the hospital scene is the close up, this was used efficiently. lastly, in the scene there was fast editing that lead to the escape.
Another scene that was efficient was the club scene, this scene was
good because it had loud booming soundtrack that was disorientating and
threatening. Also the dark screen, you could only see shadows, it looked indistinct
it would make the viewer share the main character's confusion.

Featurette behind the scenes

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXXM_2Pk79Y

From the featurette behind the scenes all the stars call the film a psychological thriller, its nail baiting it makes you wonder what is happening. The stars also say the amnesia and the identity cris is the villain in the film.

The MacGuffin
The MacGuffin in this film is Prince Shalla world food, because of this the basics of the story is provided but really and truly the viewer is only interested in Liam Neeson's character.



The Car Chase
This scene has a lot of shots used to film it, for example, the close up shot is used regularly when Liam Neeson is in the car. Furthermore, another shot that is used is the tracking shot, it follows the car while being chased. It is effective because it is fast facing it makes the viewer really want to know what happens. The lighting in the scene is dark, its filmed at night.