The Unforgivable - is a great cast enough for a great movie?

The Unforgivable is a movie from Netflix with Sandra Bullock as Ruth Slater. She just came back to civilian life, after being 20 years in jail, for homicide. However, the struggle of her life is about to begin.

How…?

This movie presents us with two important questions: “How far would you go to protect someone you love?” and “How long have you to pay for your mistakes?”

None of them is new, and, none has an answer. Instead, they are simply two topics repeatedly explored in an infinity of movies and shows.

The narrative

The story focuses on two main points: Ruth’s reintegration into society and her search for her little sister. Simple and full of potential. Yet, the final result is not as promising.

These two premises had so many things to explore and so many ways of doing it. Yet, their choices were poor - languid rhythm, with too long plans. The use of flashbacks was a little too much as well. It gets the audience a bit tired.

Emotions

It is supposed to be an emotional movie, even in the most violent scenes. After all, we’re talking about a woman trying to rebuild her life while everything seems to be against her. Yet, I don’t think it reaches that goal.

The most touching scenes involve Kathie’s new parents - when everyone is trying to do their best, it is difficult to decide who’s right. If there’s one.

Good cast, not so good movie

The movie started well, but that changed along the way. The general idea is good, but the film does not convince.

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