A hitman with dementia races against time to save his son from a mistake.
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Academy Award® nominee* Michael Keaton directs and stars in this unpredictable thriller as John Knox, a hit man attempting to make amends before his recently discovered dementia takes over. Aided by a trusted friend (Academy Award® winner** Al Pacino) with his own shady past, Knox races against the police — and his own rapidly deteriorating mind — to save his estranged son (James Marsden) from a vengeance-fueled mistake and "cash out" before it's too late. Also starring Oscar® winners† Ray McKinnon and Marcia Gay Harden.
"Knox Goes Away is Michael Keaton's second attempt in the director's chair, following 2008's The Merry Gentleman, and this time it's a thriller. The plot follows John Knox (Keaton), a veteran hitman diagnosed with advanced dementia. As his mind fades, he decides to spend his final days helping his estranged son (James Marsden) escape from an impulsive crime, seeking redemption. However, he cannot trust his memory, and soon falls into an inescapable spiral of manipulation, deceit, and violence. The script is somewhat uneven, with dramatic ups and downs that stretch the limits of credibility. Nevertheless, for better or worse, Keaton carries the film from start to finish, delivering an authentic and palpable performance of a man grappling with his guilt and his own mortality."