“Campbell, always a steady hand behind the camera, plays the tension and impending violence with the respect it deserves. Memory isn’t a flashy film by any means; it’s an efficient, mature thriller that will do the job for those in need of their Neeson fix. For everyone else, it’ll likely fade from memory.” 2.5/5 Punch Drunk Critics
“Neeson and Pearce take their roles seriously, and their performances are strong enough to make up for some of the script’s shortcomings, but Campbell’s film never shakes off its familiarity, and as such seems destined to, well, be lost to public memory.” 1.5/4 Slant
“Were Memory just silly and inept, it could be filed away in the deep chasm of forgettable action-Neeson movies, but the film’s final act — note: possible vague spoiler ahead — suggests that there are crimes that call for official uniformed vigilantism. This is vile messaging at any time, but particularly in light of recent headline-grabbing homicides committed by law enforcement.” The Wrap
Release:
In the US, Memory will be released theatrically by Open Road Films and Briarcliff Entertainment on April 29, 2022.
Cast and characters:
Liam Neeson … Alex Lewis
Monica Bellucci … Davana Sealman
Guy Pearce … Vincent Serra
Ray Stevenson … Detective Danny Mora
Stella Stocker … Maya
Antonio Jaramillo … Papa Leon
Louis Mandylor … Drunken broker
Ray Fearon
Taj Atwal … Linda Amistead
Lee Boardman … Mauricio
Rebecca Calder … Wendy Van Camp
Natalie Anderson … Maryanne Borden
Harold Torres … Hugo Marquez
Josh Taylor … Randy Sealman
Atanas Srebrev … Doctor Joseph Myers
Scot Williams … Ellis Van Camp
Kate Nichols … Davana Sealman’s Assistant
Trevor Van Uden … SWAT Commander
Sigal Diamant … Serena
Doug Rao … Andy Villalobos
Daniel De Bourg … Willam Borden
Mia Sanchez … Beatriz Leon
Petar Kirilov … Cop
J.R. Esposito … Ballard
Kalina Stancheva … Claudia
Trailer:
Interview with Liam Neeson:
