Absolution

Neeson’s scenes with Shaw, who created and starred in the scrappy Showtime series “SMILF”, have a touching authenticity, and Ross’s character is so spiky and warm she offers relief from Punchy’s soggy self-centeredness.

The movie tries to make up for its lack of propulsion through various means, with mixed results.

Just about everybody in “Absolution” gets what they deserve, for better or worse or death.

“Absolution” is only interesting insofar as an entry into the Neeson canon, but not as its own film. The script is derivative, trading in tired tropes and stereotypes, lacking in any real insights or even local color.

[Neeson]’s trapped once again in tired tough guy material, bringing gravity to a film that’s already dragging him — and the audience — down.

An overlong and dramatically undernourished work that tries for a little bit to be more than just a run-of-the-mill Neeson action extravaganza before eventually becoming just that.

Ironically, Moland's film can't be absolved of bungling what appears to be a compelling narrative template in this busy-bodied character study which sabotages the assets of its supporting cast.

Without much, Relentless...entertains and one leaves the cinema at least satisfied, if not entered with excessive expectations. [Full review in Spanish]

If the story works, it is thanks to its protagonist, who is able to remain undaunted and, despite this, endow his character with a sensitivity that connects the viewer directly with his drama. [Full review in Spanish]

The problem with the film lies in its lack of clear direction. Tony Gayton's script explores several narrative routes…However, none of these plots dominate over the others, leaving a sense of disconnection. [Full review in Spanish]