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Absolution

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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unos downer not done well Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Aimee Love Liam Neeson, so it was decent. But not his best role. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Ellenita Excellent story plot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Nurse1999 Slow. Too many directions. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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