Review of The Unforgivable (2021) by Unclewillard — 13 Dec 2021

I didn't hate this. The twist was respectable and believable. I think the biggest beef I have is that they tried to pack too much in. It's a story about sacrifice, which is the main plot. It's a story about redemption, which is kind of hamstrung by some bad writing (I think to push the action, third plot). It's an revenge/crime drama as well, which is pretty weak (and has its own subplot between the brothers for reasons). Finally, it's this hamhanded felon love story, which never really takes off. Too much! If they'd stuck to the whole sacrifice/redemption story, it'd be thin, but much more doable. This could have been a solid 90 minute movie on that plot line alone, with some extras added for good measure. Lose the revenge plot. Lose the romance (or lighten it up to just friends with potential). Stick with the sacrifice/redemption main story and let the lawyers and adopted parents play a bigger role. Big plot hole; the sister is like 25 if Sandra spent 20 years in prison. Wouldn't the no contact order have some limitations? Like ending when she turned 18 and could make those decisions for herself? Surely, Sandra's character could reach out to her and let her decide? And what kind of parents hide this traumatic backstory from their daughter?

Oh, Sandra looks terrible with the plastic surgery. It's distracting. I can't believe other actors are able to look at someone who's had that much surgery to where it's obvious (cat face) and not be distracted.