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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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Despite its weighty title and overall atmosphere of grim existential dread, Absolution falls far short of the philosophical depths to which it clearly aspires.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 22, 2024

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

It can be a slow movie at times and it feels like a 1970's film, even though it's set in modern day. Between Liam Neeson's performance, and others like Ron Perlman and Yolanda Ross, it makes for a decent flick.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 15, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Moderately gripping crime drama.

Rated: B

Nov 9, 2024

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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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JNJ

Previews showed a lot action as I would expect from a Liam Neeson movie but the movie was far from action packed. Very slow and only action was what was shown in trailer.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Alex

The movie has some inconclusive storylines but overall it’s okay. There is some slight action and some cool shots but the story itself seems similar to Liam Neeson’s previous movies.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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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

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