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The Unforgivable

R Released Nov 24, 2021 1h 52m Drama TRAILER for List
39% Tomatometer 92 Reviews 75% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
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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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 Full Review Peter Rainer FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is awfully contrived, melodramatic, and nonsensical. Dec 24, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut The Unforgivable is just that, in almost every way. Rated: 2/5 Oct 21, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review AL Sandra Bullock. Just awesome! Oscar caliber. Very intriguing story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/21 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Heather Very intense and moving. Sandra Bullock is outstanding! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review mikkik124 Sandra Bullock was great! We loved the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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