The Unforgivable

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The Unforgivable

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Released Nov 24, 2021

1h 52m

Drama

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Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past. Facing severe judgment from the place she once called home, her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind.

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Critics Consensus

The Unforgivable proves Sandra Bullock is more than capable of playing against type, but her performance is wasted on a contrived and unrelentingly grim story.

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Although it's slow in spots, The Unforgivable has a great Sandra Bullock performance and a story that makes you think.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

In the 1970s, this would have been a film with Jimmy Caan directed by John Cassavetes, and it would have seemed much more true.

Dec 24, 2021

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is awfully contrived, melodramatic, and nonsensical.

Dec 24, 2021

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The original allows for variations in mood, while also giving its characters lives outside the narrow constraints of the main game. The film, in contrast, is all business and a bit of a plod. It's time for Bullock to cheer up.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 23, 2021

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Brian Rowe

InSession Film

This story of redemption, pain and regret could have been a maudlin slog with a lesser actress inhabiting Ruth Slater, but in the hands of Bullock, it’s simply a must-see.

Rated: B+

May 3, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The Unforgivable is just that, in almost every way.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 21, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

While the ending undermines much of the gritty authenticity from earlier in the film, Bullock’s performance keeps us centered while reminding us of how good she can be with the right material.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Penny C

It was excellent as I expected and had me crying in the end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/21

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AL

Sandra Bullock. Just awesome! Oscar caliber. Very intriguing story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/21

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Itsmedenise

I absolutely loved this movie. Sandra Bullock is incredible. This movie was so good with some twists in it that may surprise you. So full of heart even in a tough as nails situation. INCREDIBLE! Will see again!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/21

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Bruce J

Disliked the ending. Should have gone a little bit further. Enjoyed seeing Sandra Bullock in a drama.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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Heather

Very intense and moving. Sandra Bullock is outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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mikkik124

Sandra Bullock was great! We loved the movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/21

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Nora Fingscheidt

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Sandra Bullock

Ruth Slater

Jon Bernthal

Blake

Vincent D'Onofrio

John Ingram

Viola Davis

Liz Ingram

Aisling Franciosi

Katherine Malcolm

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Synopsis

Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past. Facing severe judgment from the place she once called home, her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind.

Director: Nora Fingscheidt
Producer: Sandra Bullock, Veronica Ferres, Graham King
Screenwriter: Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, Courtenay Miles
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Construction Film, GK Films, Fortis Films
Rating: R (Language and Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 24, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2021
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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