The Unforgivable

Netflix | Release Date: November 24, 2021

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 57 Ratings

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muldjordJan 7, 2022

It's dark. Very dark. But also touching. And it tears at your seams, wanting you to decide whether to root for one over the other, when there simply is no good answer.

A couple of scenes are overacted a bit. Mostly due to the dialog /It's dark. Very dark. But also touching. And it tears at your seams, wanting you to decide whether to root for one over the other, when there simply is no good answer.

A couple of scenes are overacted a bit. Mostly due to the dialog / script. Other than that, it all works pretty well.… Expand

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tarekaliDec 27, 2021

Another excellent performance by Bullock who seems to be really maturing as an actor, all the while keeping her zany comedy chops intact in installments like the upcoming Lost City. No one is saying we should forget the criminal past ofAnother excellent performance by Bullock who seems to be really maturing as an actor, all the while keeping her zany comedy chops intact in installments like the upcoming Lost City. No one is saying we should forget the criminal past of others, but sometimes in rare instances, judging people without knowing all the facts make you look like a fool. This movie is a shining example of a sister’s love, to the point of incredible, unimaginable sacrifice. What she did to give her sister a clean break and fresh start in life is really humbling. I am confident Bullock has many more outstanding roles ahead of her, and I look forward to seeing her on-screen.… Expand

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truerockDec 11, 2021

A very moving and sad film. Excellent acting. This is one of Sandra Bullock's best efforts. You would want to be in a frame of mind to handle a story of life in its worst way to be able to appreciate this movie.

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EpicSurvivorDec 11, 2021

Solid Movie with Solid performance from all cast. Sandra Bullock brings a nice touch to the movie for those who remember watching her growing up. She presents herself as a strong character woman and plays the part well. Overall solid story,Solid Movie with Solid performance from all cast. Sandra Bullock brings a nice touch to the movie for those who remember watching her growing up. She presents herself as a strong character woman and plays the part well. Overall solid story, very entraining for a movie. 7.2/10
PS Sandra looks good for her age!… Expand

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thq1972Dec 10, 2021

Beautiful....amazing....kept me in tears.....movies like this should be made allot....

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NobodyYouKnowDec 11, 2021

Don't expect to crack a smile at any point in this movie. Even the lightest moments where Ruth (Bullock) and Blake (Bernthal) are starting to hit it off aren't really light enough to lift the dark pall from the proceedings. It's mostly aDon't expect to crack a smile at any point in this movie. Even the lightest moments where Ruth (Bullock) and Blake (Bernthal) are starting to hit it off aren't really light enough to lift the dark pall from the proceedings. It's mostly a dark, intense, depressing ride. I had planned on watching only about 30 minutes of the film because it was late and I was planning to go to bed soon, but I was sucked into the story. That said, there were some subplots that seemed superfluous, particularly Ruth's relationship with Blake. It didn't serve to move the story forward in any meaningful way. Likewise, the subplot with Steve, Keith, and Steve's wife seemed unnecessary, though it hinted at a deeper story with those characters; it felt like a subplot that would've been fleshed out in a book.

There are some implausible aspects of the story which detracted from its believability. The most glaring came after the big reveal -- which I won't spoil -- but the choice Ruth made after the Sheriff's death 20 years ago really doesn't make sense to me, and the film exists solely because of that choice. When you see the reveal, think about how the legal system works, and think about what would've been a much more reasonable choice on Ruth's part. It just wasn't necessary for her life to turn out like it did.

I was distracted by Ruth's age -- or, rather, the fact that Bullock played her. Ruth says she spent half her life (20 years) in prison, so she's supposed to be 40-ish. Well, Bullock looks great for 57, but she looks *botox* great -- she does *not* look 40. The casting (or the age of her character) didn't make sense there.

The acting and production values are mostly excellent. Bullock does a great job of playing someone hardened by 20 years of jail time, though her portrayal occasionally feels too constrained in certain scenes. Bernthal, who has a tendency to overact in everything he does, felt more natural in this than in most things I've seen him in. Viola Davis was superb as the lawyer's wife, but her role was disappointingly small.

Despite the film's flaws (and its trite though emotional ending), it works as a mostly absorbing drama.… Expand

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Aseel007Dec 15, 2021

Definitely we waited long before we saw Sandra in one of those movies which requires solid acting and lots of emotions ... The movie moved me and yes put me into tears .... But still some of the scenes seem long and boring . Still it is aDefinitely we waited long before we saw Sandra in one of those movies which requires solid acting and lots of emotions ... The movie moved me and yes put me into tears .... But still some of the scenes seem long and boring . Still it is a good movie to watch… Expand

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DeanweilyAug 31, 2022

A fantastic movie directed brilliantly with innovative style and techniques. The acting of course is SB at her best. You will discover the movie with the actors a truly unique space don't perfectly all round.

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