It is a dark, violent and intriguing thriller that employs the parameters of the police film in a very effective way. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 17, 2020

The moral dilemmas raised by the assassin and Mr. Decleir's fierce performance are what make the stylish straightforward policier somewhat memorable.

| Original Score: B- | Apr 12, 2007

Not only as good as any American thriller of the past several years, but boasts a totally unique premise.

| Mar 1, 2007

It is distinguished by the intelligence of its plotting and the fullness of its characterizations: These are believable people, not merely plot fodder.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 24, 2005

exemplary crime stuff, complex anti-hero and all.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 9, 2005

The unusual Antwerp locations, the visual style of the filmmaking, and the soulfulness of the performances make it a welcome European addition to the genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 10, 2005

What if grandpa was a hit man, and he was rapidly losing his mind during a killer assignment?

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 17, 2005

The cat-and-mouse game that Ledda and especially Vincke play is fun to watch.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 14, 2005

A sort of 'CSI: Antwerp' episode from a director who seems to be auditioning for the next Jason Bourne adventure.

Full Review | Original Score: '2/4' | Oct 14, 2005

While Decleir and De Bouw provide exceptionally fine performances, the film devolves into stolid predictability in the third act.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Oct 14, 2005

A strong showcase for Declair, who plays Ledda as a cagey survivor on a vendetta and juggling cat-and-mouse games with the cops, his future victims and his faltering mind.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 14, 2005

The filmmakers who redo Killer will be hard-pressed to find an actor who can make Killer fans forget Decleir's indelible performance.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 30, 2005

A jaw-dropping premise so smartly executed that if this movie weren't in Flemish I'd swear that Michael Mann had directed it.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Sep 29, 2005

Close, but not quite.

Full Review | Sep 26, 2005

The movie is tightly wound and expertly unraveled, resulting in a thriller that you'll remember.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 26, 2005

Though Memory works perfectly well as a policier, it works even better as a character study of a man losing his edge.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Sep 26, 2005

Decleir's performance alone would be reason enough to see it, but the clever script and nifty execution are added attractions.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 25, 2005

The film won't put you at the edge of your seat, but will keep your attention.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 23, 2005

This Belgian film has the sheen of polished Hollywood product, amplified by continental elegance and depth.

| Original Score: A- | Sep 22, 2005

Decleir's tough-guy vulnerability, which brings to mind such classic screen heavies as Lee J. Cobb and Richard Widmark, gives an otherwise standard police procedural extraordinary grace and power.

| Sep 22, 2005