Absolution

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Absolution

R

2024

1h 52m

Crime

Drama

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

11/05/2024

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.

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

11/05/2024

2/4

The movie tries to make up for its lack of propulsion through various means, with mixed results.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

11/03/2024

3/4

Just about everybody in “Absolution” gets what they deserve, for better or worse or death.

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Jul 14

C+

In Absolution, Neeson finally has the chance to remind us why he’s such a great actor.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

03/21/2025

1.5/5

Ironically, Moland's film can't be absolved of bungling what appears to be a compelling narrative template in this busy-bodied character study which sabotages the assets of its supporting cast.

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

02/21/2025

3/4

Without much, Relentless...entertains and one leaves the cinema at least satisfied, if not entered with excessive expectations. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dr Vickie C

12/28/2024

This was crazy wild out, but still a good movie.

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unos

12/22/2024

downer not done well

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GeauxMamaB

12/09/2024

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.

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Aimee

11/19/2024

Love Liam Neeson, so it was decent. But not his best role.

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Ellenita

11/17/2024

Excellent story plot.

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Nurse1999

11/17/2024

Slow. Too many directions.

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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 (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content/Nudity|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