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John Knox, a [[Contract killing|contract killer]] diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, vows to spend his final days attempting to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. Knox finds himself in a race against the authorities as well as the ticking clock of his own rapidly deteriorating mind. – [https://www.filmnation.com/library/knox-goes-away FilmNation Entertainment] |
John Knox, a [[Contract killing|contract killer]] diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia called [[Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease]], vows to spend his final days attempting to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. Knox finds himself in a race against the authorities as well as the ticking clock of his own rapidly deteriorating mind. – [https://www.filmnation.com/library/knox-goes-away FilmNation Entertainment] |
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Revision as of 02:23, 17 March 2024
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| Directed by | Michael Keaton |
| Written by | Gregory Poirier |
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| Cinematography | Marshall Adams |
| Edited by | Jessica Hernandez |
| Music by | Alex Heffes |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Knox Goes Away is a 2023 American thriller film directed by Michael Keaton and written by Gregory Poirier. It stars Keaton, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, John Hoogenakker, Lela Loren, Marcia Gay Harden, and Al Pacino.
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023, and was released theatrically in the United States on March 15, 2024, by Saban Films.
Plot
John Knox, a contract killer diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, vows to spend his final days attempting to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. Knox finds himself in a race against the authorities as well as the ticking clock of his own rapidly deteriorating mind. – FilmNation Entertainment
Cast
- Michael Keaton as John "Aristotle" Knox
- Al Pacino as Xavier Crane[1]
- Marcia Gay Harden
- James Marsden as Miles Knox[1]
- Suzy Nakamura as Detective Emily Ikari
- John Hoogenakker as Detective Rale
- Joanna Kulig as Annie
- Ray McKinnon as Thomas Muncie
- Lela Loren as Cheryl Knox
Production
Michael Keaton directed the film from a script by Gregory Poirier.[2] Principal photography took place from October to December 2022 in Los Angeles.[3][4]
Release
Knox Goes Away had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.[5][1] In November 2023, Saban Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, later scheduling the film for a theatrical release on March 15, 2024.[6][7]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 54% of 52 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "Michael Keaton directs Michael Keaton in Knox Goes Away, and gets a terrific performance out of himself -- albeit one that's left stranded by an underwhelming screenplay."[8] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 53 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "Knox Goes Away". TIFF. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 6, 2022). "Michael Keaton To Star In & Direct Noir Thriller 'Knox Goes Away' – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ "Knox Goes Away Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. September 19, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 15, 2022). "James Marsden, Marcia Gay Harden And Al Pacino Among Those Starring In Michael Keaton-Directed Thriller 'Knox Goes Away'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Lang, Brent (July 24, 2023). "Toronto Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Alexander Payne, Richard Linklater, Anna Kendrick, George C. Wolfe and Ethan Hawke Movies". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 29, 2023). "Michael Keaton Thriller 'Knox Goes Away' Lands At Saban Films, Eyes Early 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 1, 2024). "Michael Keaton Thriller 'Knox Goes Away' Sets Release Date With Saban Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ "Knox Goes Away". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Knox Goes Away". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
