The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable

The Unforgivable

2021Movie112 minEnglish

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users64%
Director: Nora FingscheidtGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater attempts to reconnect with her younger sister, Katie, whom she was forced to leave behind. As Ruth navigates a society that refuses to forget her past, she desperately searches for Katie, who has been adopted into a new life. The journey is fraught with danger and the looming threat of those seeking revenge for her past actions.

Critical Reception

The Unforgivable received mixed reviews from critics. While Sandra Bullock's performance was often praised, many found the film's narrative predictable and its tone overly bleak. Audience reception was somewhat more positive, appreciating the emotional weight of the story and Bullock's commitment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sandra Bullock delivers a compelling performance that anchors the film.
  • The plot is often predictable and relies on familiar crime drama tropes.
  • The film's grim tone and bleak outlook may be off-putting for some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated Sandra Bullock's strong performance and the emotional depth of the story, though some found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat unoriginal.

Fun Fact

The film is an English-language adaptation of the 2009 British television series 'Unforgiven'.

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Nathan

Nathan

While The Unforgivable may not be groundbreaking, it proves to be a good film propelled by fantastic performances. The overarching message of the film works, even with all the filler subplots. If a few characters were trimmed from the na...