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.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Mar 21, 2025

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

| Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 21, 2025

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]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 20, 2025

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]

| Original Score: 5/10 | Feb 18, 2025

Moland opts for a contemplative style, which oscillates between static shots and subtle camera movement. The alternation of both creates a peaceful rhythm that is only broken by the scenes of violence. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 65/100 | Feb 10, 2025

A thriller with a certain class that provokes unexpected waves of emotion. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 7, 2025

A surprisingly mature vehicle for Liam Neeson, who's spent decades making B-level action/revenge movies, this brooding, fatalistic crime drama really gives him something to sink his teeth into.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 25, 2024

It's a film that suffers from its disparate ideas and stacking of clichés - but though there's little to really grasp onto, it's hard to take your eyes off Neeson.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 21, 2024

Yes, this feels like a lesser version of the criminally underseen Brian Cox-Kate Beckinsale drama Prisoner’s Daughter crossed with As Good As It Gets, but, as with In the Land of Saints and Sinners, Neeson wins you over with his vulnerability and nuance.

| Dec 20, 2024

More familiar than fresh, the screenplay is too gimmicky to work as a contemplative exploration of guilt and masculinity.

| Dec 6, 2024

Liam Neeson delivers a subtly melancholic turn in this otherwise familiar crime drama.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 22, 2024

Despite its weighty title and overall atmosphere of grim existential dread, Absolution falls far short of the philosophical depths to which it clearly aspires.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 22, 2024

It can be a slow movie at times and it feels like a 1970's film, even though it's set in modern day. Between Liam Neeson's performance, and others like Ron Perlman and Yolanda Ross, it makes for a decent flick.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 15, 2024

Moderately gripping crime drama.

| Original Score: B | Nov 9, 2024

“Absolution” is the three d’s: dark, dour and depressing.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 8, 2024

It's way too somber for a journey we've embarked on so many times before, yet when it works, it packs quite a wallop, and the sight of its central star (hopefully forever) shedding his established persona is alone worth the price of admission.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 8, 2024

After that lame Marlowe attempt, between this and In the Land of Saints and Sinners, these calmer, more reflective features have done well for the star performer that Neeson still can be.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Nov 7, 2024

Yeah, there are a few action sequences, but they’re not the draw; if that’s what you’re looking for, you’re going to be bored out of your mind. I would argue, though, that this is a better movie for it.

| Nov 7, 2024

Absolution prioritizes emotional depth over action. While it may be marketed as a new Taken, the film is a far richer experience.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 6, 2024

The pacing is problematic and aspects of the ending don’t work. As a streaming option, however (which is probably where it is speedily headed), it’s a passable way to spend a couple of hours.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 6, 2024