ID:A

It never fails with these script writers and directors to put together a decent movie, only to shoot it to Hell with a Cheesy End. Bad part about this was that I figured that the French dude would have to stupid forced romantic liaison with the female protagonist from the way these set it up from the get go. Adds nothing to this flick, and as for me, it's a Big Fat Take-away.

I would have given two more stars had they not injected this Nacho Bell Grande with Extra Cheese at the end. It's like you can never have a female character who doesn't cheapen herself. I guess the upside of this Nacho bell Grande with Extra Cheese, is that it didn't come with the usual gratuitous sex scene.

So chalk this up to a One and Done Movie, unless you're into Cheese.

The old "I lost my memory and horrible things happened" scenario. It has been used quite a few times and the guys behind this, do a decent enough job to keep the tension high. At least that's true for most of the time. The movie sort of breaks when we get the flashback scene (that is way too long for it's own good and is not the only thing that loses its touch with internal logic).

The female lead is decent too, but her motivation can be annoying at best some times. You have to bear with that character, otherwise you'll loose interest pretty fast. Coincidences and other things help this movie move along with a nice pace. All in all average, you'll have to decide, if this is something you're interested in

I really loved it. Not quite original scenario, but the story is told in a great manner and the whole movie is stylish and excellent shot with attentiveness to detail. The plot is integral and free from inconsequential elements, seen in so many thrillers. The acting is good and I especially liked the main actress Tuva Novotny - she really makes a difference. Her character is well evolved, something also rare in these so called "thrillers". And it's evolving even in the long flashback scene when you're realizing she's getting her memory back. Yes, I definitely loved this film, it has something very human in the savor of the good old movies. And the end of the film is delicate and charming and you're tempted to smile together with the main heroine.

Following up amnesia, regardless the reason, with flashbacks has been used multiple times, thus new angles are required to make a difference. In ID:A, Danes speak often good French, for example... :) The events take place within a short period in three countries, but the first half or so is a bit protracted and is focused too much on the main character (well, Tuva Novotny performs decently, but a crime thriller with long scenes filled by one single person loses its pace). But then the events begin running, at times too fast, with some improbable moments and explanations... Twists and chases are still in place and the ending ties loose ends nicely up, although some elements are predictable.

Thus, an okay entertainment, but no e.g. Gus Ritchie or Luc Besson.