Unknown
Metascore
56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
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  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    Feb 17, 2011
    38
    Trying to decipher all the convoluted pathways could drive you mad. Mostly, though, it is so ludicrous that it will unintentionally inspire laughter.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    Feb 17, 2011
    30
    All of the nonsense piled on nonsense does provide some measure of pleasure. Unknown gets better by getting worse.
  3. New York Observer
    Reviewed by: Rex Reed
    Feb 15, 2011
    25
    Unknown makes no sense at all, so you not only worry about Liam Neeson's judgment in movies, but you begin to wonder if he's forgotten how to read.

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User Score
6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 211 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 75
  3. Negative: 13 out of 75
  1. ajs101
    10
    I do not expect this movie to win any awards. However, this movie was very entertaining. It kept my attention from start to finish. The acting was good. The plot was interesting. There were several "twists" in the story that were interesting and understandable. It is my opinion that a few of the "action" scenes were exorbitant, but in 2011 it is probably expected by a majority of the audience. I recommend this film.… Full Review »
  2. Bama72
    8
    Very entertaining movie. Lots of action but not overdone and good plot. I went in thinking the plot was going to be ridiculous but it wasn't, it was reasonable. Enjoyable actors to watch. Overall a fun time at a movie.… Full Review »
  3. Alfred
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Enjoyed the movie until the ending. Not as much action for something that is advertised as action packed. Had more then one occasion where moments that should have been surprising were not. Diane Kruger kicked more butt then Neeson. Spoilers:

    How a terrorist can plant a bomb, admit to planting it to a room filled with people, have it explode, then stroll away without a whole country searching for him is crazy. Yes, the guy saved some people's lives, but he still blew up a hotel! The ending was absolutely unrealistic. The writing was trying so hard to be smart and then made such a stupid mistake in the end.    … Full Review »
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