Absolution

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Absolution

R

Released Nov 1

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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Calum Baker

Radio Times

It's a film that suffers from its disparate ideas and stacking of clichés - but though there's little to really grasp onto, it's hard to take your eyes off Neeson.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 21, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Yes, this feels like a lesser version of the criminally underseen Brian Cox-Kate Beckinsale drama Prisoner’s Daughter crossed with As Good As It Gets, but, as with In the Land of Saints and Sinners, Neeson wins you over with his vulnerability and nuance.

Dec 20, 2024

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

More familiar than fresh, the screenplay is too gimmicky to work as a contemplative exploration of guilt and masculinity.

Dec 6, 2024

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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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Diane P

Was far from his best movie, moved too slow, and was too long for the story

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Hans Petter Moland

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Liam Neeson

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Ron Perlman

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Yolonda Ross

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Frankie Shaw

Actor

Daniel Diemer

Actor

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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 (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language Throughout|Drug Use|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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