The Unforgivable

What annoys me the most on IMDb are the reviewers that rate movies the lowest possible. I get it that every now and then you stumble on a real stinker, I sure did, but to rate this one the lowest possible is just ridiculous. So that means this was the worst movie they watched in their life? Really? I guess those people must not watch a lot of movies then. Personally I watch on average two movies a day so without bragging I can say I watched thousands of movies in my life. The Unforgivable is certainly ranked in the better thousands, without question. Maybe the story unfolds a bit slow, and in my case was a bit predictable, but it still remains a good entertaining movie, with good actors, and a more than decent cinematography. The story is emotional, a good drama, with some crime elements that made it more than enjoyable to watch. It's certainly not a ten star movie but rating it the lowest is just too ridiculous for words. Those people should be banned from IMDb.

Sandra Bullock has incredible acting chops. She really knows how to draw out emotions from the viewer with her subtle facial nuisances and body language. She just doesn't read out lines from the script; She breaths life into them. She gives her characters dimension. Even though this is a television movie, this is one of her best acting roles. I lovely story of sacrifice and focusing on what is important to family. She is a strong person who stands tall despite condemnation from society's judgement.

"The Unforgivable" is a story about moving forward, about learning to reassess judgments and misjudgements. Script and story are a remake of acclaimed three-part British miniseries "Unforgiving" from 2009. Produced by Sandra Bullock and music by Hans Zimmer. A cast to say WOW and a story that might be a remake but will never be boring. With fantastic acting from Vincent D'Onofrio (John Ingram), Rob Morgan (Vincent Cross), Sandra Bullock (Ruth), Viola Davis (Liz) and the always good Jon Bernthal (Blake). Jon Bernthal should have had more screen time but with a cast like this it would be difficult. The movie starts slow to have a very strong finish. The 112 minutes movie will be over before you know. And you will have loved everything, from the acting, the score / music by Hans Zimmer, the cinematography and the fact that you are watching a movie. A must see!

This is a pretty good drama. I wouldn't say it's great, I think a bit above the average even though there are some wasted opportunities and potential.

In fact I had no intentions to write a review. But I'm really tired of all those 10/10 and 1/10 reviews. I just want to let people who haven't watched it yet know that this is neither a garbage nor masterpiece. It's a fine drama worth a watch once. However, there is one thing I could agree that it's a forgettable one.

The trailer had me sold! So went in with some expectations, hoping for yet another decent to very good film from Netflix. Did this film live up to the expectations I had and what the trailer had shown? Yes 100% and actually was a bit better than I thought it would be, mainly due to one of the best performances of the year!

Sandra Bullock, why don't you pick roles or films like this more often? I've always thought that she was a talented actress that sadly appears in a lot of mediocre to bad films. Serious dramas don't come along as regularly as they did in say the 1990's for her. I'm gonna say it..........she probably deserves an Oscar nomination for this, not necessarily a win but totally deserves the nom at the least. It's not just the cosmetic transformation into the character of Ruth but she totally embodies the characters soul just in her facially expressions alone. The pain, sorrow, helplessness and trauma are so clear to see in someone trying to do the right thing after so long. It's 100% not a performance that is trying to be "out there" or "oh look she is going method on this one" none of that at all. Its an honest depiction of a character that wants to make up for the wrongs in her life and try and start fresh. I couldn't think of anybody else who could play this role now, Bullock has completely blow my expectations out of the water with this one......congrats to her!!!

The other thing I'd mention is the "twists" in this film are actually worth it, rewarding and work within the context of the story and characters. Sometimes films like this go for a bold twist at some stage and don't always pull it off, thankfully this film does it well !!!

That ending is so extremely emotionally powerful and is made possible due to Bullocks performance!!!

70% out of 100, it is yet another good film by Netflix! To be honest these days I feel very comfortable with the product that they are producing......I think their teething problems into being a "major" studio are eroding away now. Sandra Bullock is simply fantastic in one of the best performances of the year and that is enough of a reason to watch it. Oh yeah and plus the story is interesting, characters are good, acting and directing across the board is fine........lastly an ending that actually is rewarding and works!