Michael Keaton as John Knox wearing sunglasses in 'Knox Goes Away'
The Big Picture For a cutting edge, dark examination of the world of paid killings, the vastly underrated Knox Goes Away is an excellent thriller. Directed by and starring Michael Keaton, he returns to the world of fighting and killing bad guys, but this time he's no hero. Miles away from his superhero status in Batman, Knox Goes Away is a slow-burning, enrapturing character study, and a moody rumination on the price of taking a life, and finding redemption before the final blow comes.
Release Date March 15, 2024 Director Michael Keaton Cast Al Pacino , Joanna Kulig , Michael Keaton , Marcia Gay Harden , James Marsden Runtime 114 Minutes Main Genre Thriller Writers Gregory Poirier Studio Brookstreet Pictures , Sugar 23 Expand What is 'Knox Goes Away' About? Keaton stars as John Knox, a hit man who does contract killings with his longtime partner, "Muncie" .
While it's a thriller, Knox Goes Away takes its time, making the action sequences that much more exciting when they arrive. Keaton was Bruce Wayne once after all, and he gets to show off that he's still got it. With random bursts of violence, he has a grueling showdown with a crew of criminals in the third act that finds Knox back in fighting shape. As he expertly punches and jabs with books nonetheless, he proves that anything can be a weapon, including himself.
His and Keaton's relationship and chemistry carry the movie, as they become father and son once more. One charming scene features them eating ribs at a diner, their first meal together in a long time. It's a touching moment, and a tragedy. Keaton doesn't overact in it, or over indulge behind the lens. Miles doesn't know his father's time is running out, while Knox can revel in having one last supper.
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