Absolution

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Absolution

R

Released Nov 1, 2024

1h 52m

Crime

Drama

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.

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Critics Consensus

Liam Neeson's gruff performance redeems Absolution somewhat, this thriller's sluggish pacing may not fully earn audiences' forgiveness.

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Neeson’s scenes with Shaw, who created and starred in the scrappy Showtime series “SMILF”, have a touching authenticity, and Ross’s character is so spiky and warm she offers relief from Punchy’s soggy self-centeredness.

Nov 5, 2024

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

The movie tries to make up for its lack of propulsion through various means, with mixed results.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 5, 2024

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Just about everybody in “Absolution” gets what they deserve, for better or worse or death.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 3, 2024

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

In Absolution, Neeson finally has the chance to remind us why he’s such a great actor.

Rated: C+

Jul 14, 2025

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Ironically, Moland's film can't be absolved of bungling what appears to be a compelling narrative template in this busy-bodied character study which sabotages the assets of its supporting cast.

Rated: 1.5/5

Mar 21, 2025

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Without much, Relentless...entertains and one leaves the cinema at least satisfied, if not entered with excessive expectations. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/4

Feb 21, 2025

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Dr Vickie C

This was crazy wild out, but still a good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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unos

downer not done well

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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GeauxMamaB

It was okay but not much of a story line ... and it seemed to leave several issues hanging without wrapping them up. It was depressing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Aimee

Love Liam Neeson, so it was decent. But not his best role.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Ellenita

Excellent story plot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Nurse1999

Slow. Too many directions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Synopsis

An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.

Director: Hans Petter Moland
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Michael Besman, Warren Goz, Eric Gold
Screenwriter: Tony Gayton
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Sculptor Media, Electromagnetic Productions
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2024
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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