Unknown is a psychological thriller directed by Jaume Collet - Serra, after being involved in an accident Martin Harris wakes up from a coma and discovers that someone has stolen his identity and nobody believes him, so he sets out with the help of a woman Gina, to prove who he is. This film contains elements of a thriller which include a car chase, fast editing, good use of camera lighting and sound.
The Unknown film poster is useful itself as it has the focus on the main character played by Lee Neeson with darkness behind him showing that something is yet to be told and explained.
In the hospital scene we experience the disorientation that the character goes through, this is portrayed by the music being played which is confusing and strange noises along with the camera shake and the use of blurry images to represent the feeling the character is experiencing under the influence of the drugs.
In the car chase scene there is fast paced images which increase the tension of the chase, it also demonstrates the feelings and emotions that the character is going through which the audience can also experience.
There is also a scene which is filmed in the club where they have hidden from one of the men Jones who is out to kill them. In this scene there is loud music played, and low key lighting with smoke used to portray the confusion and anxiety that the characters are experiencing.
Leading up to the final scene is where we are made aware that a bomb is due to go off, we are repeatedly shown the timer which is counting down from five minutes and seems to count faster and faster. This increases suspension as it makes us wonder if the bomb will go off or not.
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