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  • 2018
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 55 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 55 m

Summary When Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Forest Whitaker) is appointed to head a nationwide investigation, he’s summoned to a maximum-security prison by a notorious murderer seeking clemency (Eric Bana). Inside the brutal prison walls, Tutu is drawn into a dangerous, life-changing battle with the cunning criminal.

Directed By: Roland Joffé

Written By: Michael Ashton

  • 2018
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 55 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 55 m

The Forgiven

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary When Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Forest Whitaker) is appointed to head a nationwide investigation, he’s summoned to a maximum-security prison by a notorious murderer seeking clemency (Eric Bana). Inside the brutal prison walls, Tutu is drawn into a dangerous, life-changing battle with the cunning criminal.

Directed By: Roland Joffé

Written By: Michael Ashton

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Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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22% Positive
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22% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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83
Mar 9, 2018
The most powerful scene in the movie, and the one that most fully encompasses its meaning, belongs to Mrs. Morobe (the marvelous Thandi Makhubele).
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
63
Mar 5, 2018
Roland Joffé's film is largely successful in its attempt to grapple with the terrible truths of apartheid and its legacy.
By Oleg Ivanov FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 8, 2018
Featuring excellent performances by Forest Whitaker as Tutu and Eric Bana as an imprisoned racist government death-squad assassin seeking clemency, The Forgiven tackles its important political and social issues in an overly talky fashion.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 8, 2018
When the movie can stay out of its own way, it delivers some powerful scenes, including one in which Blomfeld faces down a would-be assassin (Nandiphile Mbeshu, superb) in a prison shower room. But beyond that, the movie offers conventional gratifications and no surprises.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 8, 2018
Tutu and Blomfeld's confrontations have vigor and commitment but don't build to the requisite catharsis.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
30
Mar 8, 2018
Unfortunately, this movie has so many damn things percolating all through it that it ultimately seems unfocused and painfully earnest.
By Craig D. Lindsey FULL REVIEW
0
Mar 9, 2018
The Forgiven consequently only succeeds as an ugly, empty-headed provocation.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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29% Positive
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71% Mixed
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Production Company Light and Dark Films, 13 Films, Gum Media Partners, Metalnet Productions
Release Date Mar 9, 2018
Duration 1 h 55 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Racist. Prisoner. Murderer. Child of God.
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