Widows

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 16, 2018

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 278 Ratings

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AndrearkSep 15, 2019

Langweilig, schlechte Darsteller, träge Handlung, alles sehr in die länge gezogen

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qamasterFeb 3, 2019

At first it seemed that the film would be interesting. then this feeling gradually dulled. then I realized that the most interesting thing remained at the very beginning. and at the very end I finally realized that it was a comedy. The sceneAt first it seemed that the film would be interesting. then this feeling gradually dulled. then I realized that the most interesting thing remained at the very beginning. and at the very end I finally realized that it was a comedy. The scene where Liam Neeson meets his wife reminded me of an Indian film in which the father of the main character turned out (oops) to be his mother... very touching scene… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

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capt_morganNov 18, 2018

So what is this? Women trying to be as bad criminals as their husbands? is this a story of empowerment? why is debt left behind by their dead husband’s crimes the motivator here?
Nothing but bad fiction story, do not file under drama.

6 of 10 users found this helpful64

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foxgroveNov 16, 2018

'Let's Go' exclaims Viola Davis around the 2 hour mark of what has up to this point proved to be a tedious and unexciting venture purportedly based on the British 80's tv series. One suspects that she should have made this remark to director'Let's Go' exclaims Viola Davis around the 2 hour mark of what has up to this point proved to be a tedious and unexciting venture purportedly based on the British 80's tv series. One suspects that she should have made this remark to director Steve McQueen a lot earlier. The subsequent 20 minutes do nothing to redress the balance and the film ends up a long and pretentious dud demonstrating no 'GO' whatsoever.
The cast do their best with Davis demonstrating one pained expression after another and Elizabeth Debicki providing eye catching support. However, it is Robert Duvall who really brings his few scenes to life as the retiring politician disenchanted with the political path being taken by his son (Colin Farrell). McQueen seems to be better at handling more complex/important issues in films like '12 Years a Slave' and 'Shame'. His direction here is as slow as a tethered tortoise lacking any urgency or pace that the genre requires. The routine screenplay doesn't help and the movie ends up feeling messily truncated in many scenes, although at nearly 2 and a quarter hours tighter editing would have been a welcome relief.
The final heist is an almost insignificant let down and the film on the whole is a major disappointment. Also what is it about Daniel Kaluuya that has critics reaching for superlatives? His appeal definitely eludes me! The best thing about this misconceived enterprise is the end titles song by Sade called 'The Big Unknown'. On this evidence the film deserves to remain just that!… Expand

8 of 14 users found this helpful86

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MercurioNov 24, 2018

This movie didn't have a single relatable character in its cast of thousands. As a result, it's deadly dull to sit through. Several ridiculous plot twists take place about 3/4 through that will wake you up, but the reactions by otherThis movie didn't have a single relatable character in its cast of thousands. As a result, it's deadly dull to sit through. Several ridiculous plot twists take place about 3/4 through that will wake you up, but the reactions by other characters to these twists are equally preposterous.… Expand

4 of 7 users found this helpful43

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SchwabcyclerNov 25, 2018

Two good performances, by Debicki and Belle, subdued by typically oafish performance by Liam Neeson and typically unremittingly intense performance by Viola Davis cannot save a plodding film that features a comically improbable heist floatedTwo good performances, by Debicki and Belle, subdued by typically oafish performance by Liam Neeson and typically unremittingly intense performance by Viola Davis cannot save a plodding film that features a comically improbable heist floated on the foam of 3 or 4 headscratchingly bizarre and obscure subplots. Sigh.… Expand

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ProteusNov 18, 2018

Why is it critics cannot spot a bad movie? Because they overvalue writing, they overvalue character development and they overvalue leftist political ideology. Jerky non sequitur scene choices and pacing for a full hour to start the movie?Why is it critics cannot spot a bad movie? Because they overvalue writing, they overvalue character development and they overvalue leftist political ideology. Jerky non sequitur scene choices and pacing for a full hour to start the movie? Very bad first half of this movie folks there is no way around it. The second half is better, ....could have been a good heist movie and character study. Instead it falls flat in too many places. Watch this under perform at the box office. Luckily audiences can spot a loser if critics cannot.… Expand

4 of 9 users found this helpful45

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flannelmanNov 18, 2018

im going to show the numbers to this movie to explain how bad this movie is
"worldwide gross of $19.6 million, against a production budget of $42 million." This move is barely making half its production value. Also i will say i saw this movieim going to show the numbers to this movie to explain how bad this movie is
"worldwide gross of $19.6 million, against a production budget of $42 million." This move is barely making half its production value. Also i will say i saw this movie for free, it was long and drawn out and left a bad taste in my mouth. I would have liked to have gotten a refund but i cannot get my time back.… Expand

2 of 15 users found this helpful213

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Steven1981Apr 22, 2020

Widows is plagued with dull moments and dull scenes. Made in 2018 and is a crime drama and stars Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya and Colin Farrell.... Widows has some good moments such as Daniel Kaluuya'sWidows is plagued with dull moments and dull scenes. Made in 2018 and is a crime drama and stars Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya and Colin Farrell.... Widows has some good moments such as Daniel Kaluuya's character shooting two guys rapping and attacking a cripple in a bowling alley with a knife which sadly is classed as hilarious by somebody on YouTube as they posted that scene and found it amusing. It's not amusing or funny but it's a damn good scene but besides those two scenes the rest is pretty much fairly dull and mostly boring and it's a film that drags and drags for long periods and feels too long. Daniel Kaluuya's character was excellent and his acting was the best in the whole film in my opinion and some characters in the film felt weaker than watered down vodka and some of the acting was pretty bad. Fell asleep watching this film on all three occasions I watched it which says it all because Heat is a long film that drags but it has a decent story and suspense and develops the characters pretty good unlike Widows that drags and you lose interest and has very little if any redeeming features.… Expand

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DjakeirFeb 11, 2019

This movie almost bored me to tears, and that would have been the most genuine exhibit of emotion this movie would see. It was a movie that had a very underwhelming and unoriginal plot but tried to make it something it wasn't, a good film.This movie almost bored me to tears, and that would have been the most genuine exhibit of emotion this movie would see. It was a movie that had a very underwhelming and unoriginal plot but tried to make it something it wasn't, a good film. Viola Davis was fine as the lead but offered nothing really interesting bar the occassional awkward outburst or tear that felt overstaged and took you right out of the film. Liam Neeson by his own doing has made himself irrelevant and the scenes he has with Viola Davis are just cringe worthy in light of his recent admissions. I only watched it because of the nominations it was getting, but this film just goes to show that the biggest criminal organisation today is the academy and other award shows who steal nomiations and wards from actors, actresses and film makers who actually dare create something unique and complex. Its exhausting watching movies so offensively boring, how dare you waste millions of dollars and my time.… Expand

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