Knox Goes Away

"Michael Keaton pulls double duty, starring and directing this top notch crime drama. Keaton gives a subtle but powerful performance as John Knox, a hitman who is diagnosed with a rare fast moving form of dementia. His estranged son comes to him for help and Knox takes the opportunity to redeem himself from the sins of his past. Knox sets his plan in motion but races against the clock as his mind quickly deteriorates. This movie is kind of a slow burn but not to the point where the viewer would get impatient. Thoroughly intriguing all the way through, and wraps up brilliantly with a satisfying but ultimately sad final act. Keaton is surrounded by a great supporting cast including James Marsden, Al Pacino, Ray McKinnon, and Marcia Gay Harden to name a few. I kind of expected more action but was surprised to realize that it wasn't needed. Very well done. 8.5/10"

"Not the action movie I was expecting but way better. An aging, genius hitman gets diagnosed with fast onset dementia needs to help his estranged son. A slow burn, character study. Keaton directs himself to an amazing performance and gets just as fantastic performances from an all star cast. Pacino, Gay Hardin, Marsden. A few slow parts along the way are worth the payoff you get. "

"Good movie and great cast, sad ending. "

"An unexpected surprise. Great performance from Michael Keaton."

"Loved the twists and turns, acting superb by all star cast. Might be hard to watch for someone with dementia in their family, but it had guts to it and a great ending overall."

"Love anything Keaton is in. He did a phenomenal job. Storyline was good, just a little slow. But definitely worth the watch."

"Michael Keaton delivers as always. this movie was exceptional. "

"Love Michael Keaton. This was a different kind of hit man movie. Michael Keaton likes the characters that are different and complex. This was another great one from him."

"This was solid. Very enjoyable and a fresh take on a common story arc. "

"Good movie. A different Michael Keaton movie. It just reminded me of a Liam Neeson movie. The ending was sad but heartwarming at the same time. Check this movie out."