The Pledge

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Brad C Currently streaming with the other junk on Netflix. This is the story of the worst detective on earth. Anyone sitting in the audience will put together clues faster than he does. defies logic in so many ways. A detective promises the mother of a slain child he will find the killer, yet he completely forgets how to be a cop. I guess that has to do with Sean Penn’s outlook that the minute you turn 60 you go senile. This film is insulting to seniors. He identifies the perfect suspect in his own town who obviously fits everything of own description of the killer.… And does nothing. Just seems to merrily forget about it and go fishing. never bothers to follow up on what he finds. Extremely irritating to a moviegoer who are pounding their television screens saying, “hey why don’t you do something?” Lol He apparently becomes an abandoned pariah at the end for being “crazy,” although anyone with a half a brain could figure out that he was correct, afterwards, (himself included; apparently he doesn’t bother to try and exonerate himself and just hits the bottle). And never mind little things detectives might know about like collecting forensic evidence, establishing background or motive on the killer under his nose. Or even knocking on his door, although the killer is about as subtly crazy and creepy as Robert Mitchum in “the night of the hunter” (“X-Files” fan, special appearance by your favorite creepy “paper hearts” guy. I got a laugh when he appeared. ) The religious portraiture of the film is overkill. And although I’m not religious, Penn’s outlook is an insulting Believe in Jesus and you’re a white trash nut. Penns trying to direct with a deft hand and it’s simultaneously a sledgehammer and an axe - blunt and hackneyed. I basically wanted to punch Jack Nicholson, for being the dumbest cop in the world. And Sean, have you gone senile yet? You’re over sixty! Someone rated this as eight for the first half and four for the second half. That sounds about right except maybe seven for the first half. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Nandakumar G A well intended retirement plan of a good honest humane police officer's ❤️‍🩹 heart breaking ending. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Paul C One of Jack Nicholson's best performances. The supporting cast is just excellent and the Direction by Sean Penn was as expected, meaning superb. This is not a murder mystery. This is a character study of a man's descent into madness and obsession. The irony in the ending is shocking and devestating. If you love film, good film, and know the difference between good film and just movies, this film is for you. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Horrendous movie. Just horrible. Probably the worst movie I have seen. Bad story line and the movie super slow for 1,5 hours only - in the end - to jump over important elements in a matter of seconds. The cinematography is dreadful, too - even with a 2001-standard. Do not watch it. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Michael T I thought it was a very good movie all the way up until the end which dropped it two stars. Ridiculous ending; very unsatisfying and disappointing. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Patrick M Just like life, things are not always resolved and good people do stupid things. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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