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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9

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  1. Koen
    Aug 29, 2005
    6
    This movie is not bad, as far as thrillers go. It's not my favorite genre though, and not as exciting as other thrillers. One correction though, this is mainly a Belgian movie, and not a Dutch one. All actors are Belgian, the director is Belgian, and the funcing was Belgian too. So, please correct this in your introduction of the movie.
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  2. KenG
    Sep 20, 2005
    10
    Dark, stark, disturbing, poignant movie, which was excellently acted, and has touches that haunt. It takes a no-holds barr approach, not really in that it gives us excessive violence (although there is violence here), but in the way it handles tough, disturbing issues.
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  3. tonyb.
    Apr 5, 2006
    7
    Ehh this movie was ok, it was way more hollywood then i was expecting. it wasnt smarter then a hollywood movie it was a hollywood movie with subtitles. no i do agree that the majority of american movies have been extremely terrible as of late. if u want to see a saving grace for hollywood films see kiss kiss bang bang by far the best movie of 2005.
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  4. LMutz
    Aug 27, 2005
    9
    Wonderful camera work. Effectively used to emphasize uncertainty of killer's actions and memory. Great picture compositions. Story develops very well with lots of suspense. Conflicts at many levels of the story create strong interest in audience. Very well acted. Has some strong violence but is done with taste and good effect. I think it's a must see.
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  5. PeterL.
    Sep 15, 2005
    10
    Deadpan humor and well-developed action. Great!
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  6. johnp.
    Nov 13, 2005
    9
    Another example of just how much better cinema is across the pond.
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Reviewed by: Lisa Nesselson
    80
    A gripping,stylishly lensed thriller.
  2. 70
    Van Looy has created a fast-paced and stylish thriller. Declair's Ledda, marvelously suave and vulnerable, provides most of the pathos.
  3. A lot of thrillers have asked us to identify with assassins -- but I'd be hard-pressed to name one that makes a hitman as sympathetic, if not sentimental, as The Memory of a Killer.