Michael Keaton’s Crime Thriller ‘Knox Goes Away’ Soars to #6 on Prime Video

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As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I never thought an underappreciated action thriller like “Valhalla’s Vengeance,” directed and starring none other than Batman himself (played by Michael Keaton), would ever gain such momentum. But lo and behold, this 2023 release has been making waves on streaming giant Netflix. This gripping crime thriller has catapulted itself onto the global charts, sitting snugly at #6, just behind Jason Statham’s “Wrath of Man” and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s festive action flick “Red One.” It seems the world can’t get enough of Keaton’s captivating performance!

In the film titled “Knox Goes Away“, directed by Michael Keaton and penned by Gregory Poirier, Michael Keaton not only dons the director’s hat but also steps into the lead role on screen. The stellar cast includes James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, John Hoogenakker, Lela Loren, Marcia Gay Harden, and Al Pacino. This movie offers a fresh take on the familiar story of an aging hitman burdened by remorse. In this instance, the unique aspect of “Knox Goes Away” is that its protagonist, assassin John “Aristotle” Knox, has been diagnosed with a rapidly progressing form of dementia. For more details, check out the official synopsis provided below.

Michael Keaton, an Academy Award nominee, takes on both the director’s chair and leading role in this unexpectedly gripping thriller. As John Knox, a hitman seeking redemption while battling early signs of dementia, he embarks on a race-against-time mission to correct past mistakes. Accompanied by his old confidant, the Academy Award-winning Al Pacino, who also has a questionable history, Knox must outwit the police and his quickly declining mental faculties to rescue his estranged son (James Marsden) from a regrettable act of vengeance. The goal is to settle his accounts before it’s too late.

‘Knox Goes Away’ Proved Divisive Among Audiences & Critics

Initially, the film “Knox Goes Away” received positive feedback. However, over time it sparked debate among both critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, it earned a “fresh” rating of 66%. The general consensus was that Michael Keaton did an exceptional job directing and acting in the film, but the script let it down.

Contrarily, the film garnered significantly higher praise from viewers, who bestowed an impressive 84% on the Popcornmeter upon Knox Goes Away. User DMC M, in expressing his differing opinion from the critics, stated, “I’m not entirely convinced by the negative reviews. Michael Keaton delivers a solid performance in this movie. The narrative is engaging and manages to keep me invested until the end when I discover the cleverly hidden plot twist, even though it was somewhat predictable. On the other hand, Al Pacino seems to have outstayed his welcome and could perhaps consider retirement.

User and enthusiast Chris H awarded the film “Knox Goes Away” a flawless rating of 5/5, commenting, “Outstanding and sincere. Minor technical flaws didn’t diminish its impact. Definitely worth adding to your watchlist,” with Den B also granting a score of 5/5 and noting, “Skillfully paced for maximum impact, featuring deeply emotional and convincing performances. It has a surprising twist and a somewhat ominous tone. Keaton delivers a stellar performance both in front of and behind the camera.

Michael Keaton has once again stepped into two of his famous characters, revisiting the cape and mask for the controversial DC multiverse film “The Flash,” and returning to a striped suit as the terrifying “bio-exorcist” in Tim Burton’s long-awaited horror comedy follow-up titled “Beetlejuice 2.

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2025-01-17 19:01