Alright, alright, listen up, y’all. We’re gonna talk about them movies, you know, the ones like that “Knox Goes Away” thing. I saw that one the other day, and it got me thinkin’ about other movies that are kinda the same, you get me?
So, this “Knox” fella, he’s a killer, a real bad egg. But he’s got this brain thing goin’ on, forgettin’ stuff left and right. And wouldn’t ya know it, he wants to make things right with his boy before he kicks the bucket. Sounds like a whole heap of trouble, right?
Movies Like “Knox Goes Away” – Tough Guys and Second Chances
Now, if you like that kinda movie, with the tough guys and the doin’ good at the end, there’s a bunch more out there. Some are fast, some are slow, but they all got that… what do you call it… that redemption thing going on.
- The “Get ‘Er Done” Old Timer Movies: You know, the ones where the old fella, he’s been bad his whole life, but now he’s gotta do one last good thing? Like that “Unforgiven” movie with Clint Eastwood. He’s a mean one but he has his reasons. Or maybe even that Liam Neeson fella in “Taken”. He was a scary dude, but he was doin’ it for his daughter. These movies, they ain’t always pretty, but they get the job done.
- The “Brain Mess” Thrillers: Then you got the ones where the guy’s head ain’t right. Like in “Knox,” they’re forgettin’ stuff or they’re seein’ things that ain’t there. “Memento” is one like that, real confusing, but you gotta pay attention or you’ll get lost. And that “The Machinist” movie, with the skinny fella? He was messed up in the head too. These movies, they keep you guessin’ till the very end. Gives you a headache sometimes, but they’re excitin’.
- The “Fixin’ Family” Stories: And then there’s the movies about fixin’ up your family mess. Like “Knox” tryin’ to make things right with his son. “The Godfather,” that’s a big ol’ family mess, ain’t it? Lots of drama and killin’ but at the end of the day, it’s about family. Or even that “Gran Torino” movie, with Clint Eastwood again. He’s grumpy but has a good heart. These movies, they make you think about your own kin, even if they drive you crazy sometimes.
Now, “Knox Goes Away,” it wasn’t the fastest movie I ever saw. It took its time, you know? But it was smart, kinda like that fella was thinkin’ real hard about everything he was doin’. And the actors, they were good too. That Michael Keaton fella, he looked real tired and worn out, like he really was forgettin’ things. And Al Pacino, well, he’s always good at playin’ those tough guys.
If you want somethin’ with lots of shootin’ and car chasin’, “Knox” might not be your cup of tea. But if you like a movie that makes you think, and you like seein’ a bad guy try to do good, then you might like it. And if you like that, you’ll probably like them other movies I was talkin’ about too.
Finding Your Kind of Movie
These days, you can find movies anywhere. You got that Netflix thing, and Amazon, and all them other whatchamacallits. Just type in somethin’ like “tough guy movies” or “redemption movies” and you’ll find a whole bunch. Or you can ask your grandkids, they always know about these things.
Me? I like a good story. Don’t matter if it’s fast or slow, as long as it’s got some heart to it. And I like seein’ folks get a second chance, even if they don’t deserve it. Makes you think maybe there’s hope for all of us, even us old folks who done made a mess of things.
So, there you have it. Movies like “Knox Goes Away.” Go on and watch some, see if you like ’em. And if you don’t, well, that’s alright too. Find somethin’ else to watch. Life’s too short to waste time on movies you don’t like, ain’t it?
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