In Assassin’s Plan, a contract killer with a rapidly evolving form of dementia is offered an opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. Source: Australian Catholics.
The film, also known as Knox Goes Away, was directed by its star, Keaton, who plays the hitman John Knox in an intense performance.
While Knox takes on a hitman commission, we see him momentarily hesitant, trying to remember a thought and experiencing a touch of insecurity.
He flies to California for a consultation with a neurologist who gives him a sombre diagnosis of a special kind of dementia.
Incipient dementia has a disastrous effect on the hit. The local detectives, led by the tough Emily Ikari (Nakamura), note the inconsistencies at the murder scene and a lead to Knox.
But, the screenplay becomes even more complex with the arrival of Knox’s long-time alienated son Myles (Marsden), who has a violent story of his own.
One of the entertaining aspects of the film is the presence of Pacino, who portrays a long-time coordinator of crimes and hits – a perfect Pacino role.
While viewers can’t admire Knox as a person, we can have some compassion as we empathise with his dementia. It is a film Keaton can be proud of.
Assassin’s Plan (Knox Goes Away): Starring Michael Keaton, James Marsden, Al Pacino, Marcia Gaye Harden, Joanna Kulig and Suzy Nakamura. Directed by Michael Keaton. 115 minutes. Rated MA (Strong violence and coarse language).
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Assassin’s Plan (Australian Catholics)
