In the Land of Saints and Sinners
In the Land of Saints and Sinners

In the Land of Saints and Sinners

2023Movie106 minEnglish

In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users86%
Director: Robert LorenzGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1970s Ireland, a man seeking redemption for his past sins decides to take on a perilous mission to dismantle a local crime gang. His quest for atonement puts him on a collision course with dangerous figures, forcing him to confront the violence he desperately wants to leave behind. The story unfolds in a remote village, where loyalties are tested and the lines between good and evil blur.

Critical Reception

In the Land of Saints and Sinners received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised Liam Neeson's performance and the film's atmospheric setting, but some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the gritty crime thriller elements and the Irish landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • Liam Neeson delivers a compelling performance as a man seeking redemption in a violent world.
  • The film effectively captures the bleak atmosphere of 1970s rural Ireland.
  • While offering some thrilling moments, the narrative occasionally falters in its predictability.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's tense atmosphere and Liam Neeson's characteristic presence. Many found it to be a solid crime thriller with a satisfying, albeit familiar, plot. Some viewers commented on the strong performances from the supporting cast as well.

Fun Fact

The film marked a return to Ireland for Liam Neeson, who has strong family ties to the country.

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r96sk

r96sk

Great cast! Great movie! <em>'In the Land of Saints and Sinners'</em> is a film I enjoyed, in fact I don't have any complaints with it at all. It features a very interesting story, one that left me engrossed from beginning to end. The te...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/in-the-land-of-saints-and-sinners-venice-film-festival-review-barely-good-enough/ "In the Land of Saints and Sinners utilizes the stunning Irish landscape, a remarkably immersive score, a...