SilentDawn’s review published on Letterboxd:
Identity is one of the finest thrillers that I have ever seen, reveling in genre cliches but twisting those tropes on their head which combines for a silly and utterly delightful little movie. John Cusack and Ray Liotta bring fantastic performances to this twisty story, and they stay serious and focused when it comes to the material. Throughout the film, the main attribute that sticks out is the tight pacing and ominous atmosphere, culminating in a 90 minute film that doesn't need to be a second longer; mainly because nothing could be added to perfect it anymore.
I don't think a motel has looked this creepy since Psycho, and that is a result of Phedon Papamichael's inky and bleak cinematography and Mark Friedberg's brooding production design. The film just has that perfect feel, sucking the audience into a rainy and oppressive ride that is just as slick as it is fun. And James Mangold's direction ties everything together; filming a enclosed area with a sense of place and character.
Overall, just see this as soon as possible. Sure, it's silly, stupid, and pretty unbelievable; but it's also fun, enjoyable, crazy, and truly incredible entertainment.
And imagine the water budget for this film........