MOVIE REVIEW: The Unforgivable || Senational Drama [ENG-ESP]

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With the increasing number of films available on a daily basis, one would think that there should be an endless list of engrossing films to pick something enjoyable and worthwhile from. However, this is usually not the case for me.

With the large catalogue that the streaming service, Netflix, has come to have, it can still be quite challenging to find a film that would be worth the time and maybe worth the hype.

In my search for something to occupy my mind, I came across this film, which piqued my interest solely because of my favorite actress, Sandra Bullock. This is absolutely normal for most people; they are drawn to a film only because of the starring actor they are fond of.

Other than the fact that she is on the verge of turning 60 and still looks as stunning as ever, she has been and remained an excellent actor, with whom I fell in love the first time I saw "Birdbox," in which her tremendous performance sold the whole story.

Without much hesitation, I started The Unforgivable. And after about ten minutes, I was hooked on the story. On completion, I immediately realised that I had not seen such a film in quite a while.

This is why we are both here. But before we get into the review, let me tell you a little bit about the movie for context.

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𝔸𝔹𝕆𝕌𝕋 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕄𝕆𝕍𝕀𝔼

Ruth Slater had just been released from prison after twenty years for a violent crime. She now re-enters a society that refuses to accept her, for her crime is far from being forgotten.

Despite this, all she can think about is her younger sister, whom she abruptly left for prison. She has longed ever since their separation to see her younger sister again. However, she may not be able to do so as her restrictions do not allow her to.



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On the other hand, victims of the violent crime she had been convicted of never forgave her and kept their eyes on her.

In the midst of her social stigma, she strives to make a life for herself and devises means to reconnect with her sister while trying to keep her head down. Nonetheless, the victims have their eyes on their prize: revenge on the unforgivable.

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𝕄𝕐 𝕋ℍ𝕆𝕌𝔾ℍ𝕋𝕊 & 𝕆ℙ𝕀ℕ𝕀𝕆ℕ

The world in which we live is not in any way a forgiving one, and neither is it one that forgets. Emotions heavily influence men's hearts, often leading to uncontrollable behavior, unless they are tamed.

It is not an easy thought to deal with when someone else wrongs you and you have to live with the consequences while the individual gets to walk free. It does take strong will and courage to actually accommodate strength to carry on leaving the dead weight of vengeance.

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This film depicts exact real-life scenarios. It delves into the world of convicts and portrays their version of life in a way that non-convicts do not see in that perspective; rejection, hate, and despair. A glimpse into the struggles they face in trying to establish themselves in a society that they once knew.

I had an expectation; one that anyone would typically have with stories that had the "revenge" tag, as the title simply implied so. But what I got served totally blew me away. I knew, at the end of the film, that I had not felt this many emotions in a movie in a very long time. I had humor, sympathy, fear, thrills, and lastly, a mad twist served to me in a single dish.

There are elements that gave the definition that made this movie one that I will remember for a very long time.


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The story we have in this film is one that is very similar to what we have in reality. However, as cliche as the revenge story can be, it is the execution in this film that gives it the strong hold it has.

The film started by putting its audience in familiar territory by introducing what we would normally expect to see at the beginning of the film. But then, it began throwing together puzzles that obviously needed putting together.

Its storyline developed in such a manner that it prepared its audience well enough for the main blow. It did so by dragging one along with itself in the same way that a true story would have; it was completely relatable. It alternated between flashbacks and the present story, but it all made sense in the end.



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There were some comedic elements here and there that were not necessarily made obvious, but one could derive them from the nuances in the conversations or scenes just as one would do so in reality. As the audience, I felt this connection with the story that was so strong that I felt every single emotion that was sufficient for me to follow through.

A basic story that would naturally be the case in reality, but its sublime progression is one that I must absolutely commend.


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The art of visual storytelling comprises elements such as lighting, camera angles, focus, color, framing, and the like that go into the visualization of the story. It provides the overall look a film's narrative should take on.

The film had a visual setting that made the film natural to follow. The film did not seem to be set in a time like we are in now, maybe one dated about 15 years ago or so. And it had colors and lighting that enunciated the concepts we had to grasp in the storyline well enough to provide the visual storytelling.

The majority of everything appealed to the perspective that one would have concerning the time it was set, further allowing one to easily relate to the story.


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When it comes to telling a story in a film, it will only go in the manner the director (or filmmakers) intends it to go, with the actors playing their roles effectively enough to sell their characters.

Sandra Bullock is an actor that has won many awards in her career, and they really do not exist on her trophy shelf for no reason. She is well known to always give an exceptional and amazing performance in her roles. She basically sold the entire story with her performance in the film, down to every little facial expression and breath. Everything felt real and there was power in her acting.

I cannot even begin to commend why I think her performance was spot-on perfect. You'd have to see the film for yourself for you to love her performance for yourself. I really could not help but feel connected to her acting. She made it look so easy.

I will also commend every other actor in this film. I will not begin to list them, but I can sure say that without their excellence in their performances, Sandra's performance, and the story as a whole, may not have made much sense as it did.

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𝕄𝕐 𝔽𝕀ℕ𝔸𝕃 𝕋ℍ𝕆𝕌𝔾ℍ𝕋𝕊...

The movie was just released late last year in 2021, so there may not be a sequel to the film. But if there is, in any way, a possibility for a sequel, because I feel there is a little room for that, I am so jumping at it.

The film will surely go on to receive accolades from renowned award presenters as it deserves. It is a film that one will remember for a long time.

I will therefore give it a rating of 𝟡/𝟙𝟘.

★★★★★★★★★☆



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SPANISH


Con el creciente número de películas disponibles a diario, uno pensaría que debería haber una lista interminable de películas absorbentes de las que elegir algo agradable y que merezca la pena. Sin embargo, este no suele ser mi caso.

Con el amplio catálogo que el servicio de streaming, Netflix, ha llegado a tener, todavía puede ser bastante difícil encontrar una película que valga la pena el tiempo y tal vez el bombo.

En mi búsqueda de algo para ocupar mi mente, me encontré con esta película, que despertó mi interés únicamente por mi actriz favorita, Sandra Bullock. Esto es absolutamente normal para la mayoría de la gente; se sienten atraídos por una película sólo por el actor protagonista que les gusta.

Aparte de que está a punto de cumplir 60 años y sigue estando tan estupenda como siempre, ha sido y sigue siendo una excelente actriz, de la que me enamoré la primera vez que vi "Birdbox", en la que su tremenda interpretación vendía toda la historia.

Sin dudarlo mucho, empecé "Lo imperdonable". Y después de unos diez minutos, me enganché a la historia. Al terminar, me di cuenta inmediatamente de que hacía tiempo que no veía una película así.

Por eso estamos aquí. Pero antes de entrar en la crítica, déjenme contarles un poco sobre la película para contextualizarla.

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𝕊𝕆𝔹ℝ𝔼 𝕃𝔸 ℙ𝔼𝕃𝕀́ℂ𝕌𝕃𝔸

Ruth Slater acaba de salir de la cárcel después de veinte años por un crimen violento. Ahora se reincorpora a una sociedad que se niega a aceptarla, pues su crimen está lejos de ser olvidado.

A pesar de ello, lo único en lo que piensa es en su hermana pequeña, a la que abandonó bruscamente para ir a la cárcel. Desde que se separaron, ha anhelado volver a ver a su hermana menor. Sin embargo, es posible que no pueda hacerlo, ya que sus restricciones no se lo permiten.



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Por otro lado, las víctimas del crimen violento por el que fue condenada nunca la perdonaron y mantuvieron sus ojos sobre ella.

En medio de su estigma social, se esfuerza por hacer una vida por sí misma e inventa medios para reencontrarse con su hermana mientras intenta mantener la cabeza baja. Sin embargo, las víctimas tienen los ojos puestos en su premio: vengarse de lo imperdonable.

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𝕄𝕀𝕊 ℙ𝔼ℕ𝕊𝔸𝕄𝕀𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕆𝕊 𝕐 𝕆ℙ𝕀ℕ𝕀𝕆ℕ

El mundo en el que vivimos no es en absoluto un mundo que perdona, ni tampoco uno que olvida. Las emociones influyen mucho en el corazón de los hombres, y a menudo conducen a un comportamiento incontrolable, a menos que se las domine.

No es fácil lidiar con el hecho de que otra persona te haga daño y tengas que vivir con las consecuencias mientras el individuo sale libre. Hace falta una gran voluntad y coraje para acomodar la fuerza para seguir adelante dejando el peso muerto de la venganza.

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Esta película describe escenarios reales exactos. Se adentra en el mundo de los convictos y retrata su versión de la vida de una manera que los no convictos no ven desde esa perspectiva: rechazo, odio y desesperación. Un vistazo a las luchas a las que se enfrentan al tratar de establecerse en una sociedad que una vez conocieron.

Tenía una expectativa; una que cualquiera tendría típicamente con las historias que tienen la etiqueta de "venganza", ya que el título simplemente lo implicaba. Pero lo que me sirvió me dejó totalmente sorprendido. Al final de la película supe que no había sentido tantas emociones en una película en mucho tiempo. Tenía humor, simpatía, miedo, emoción y, por último, un giro loco servido en un solo plato.

Hay elementos que dieron la definición que hicieron de esta película una que recordaré durante mucho tiempo.


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La historia que tenemos en esta película es una muy parecida a la que tenemos en la realidad. Sin embargo, por muy cliché que pueda ser la historia de la venganza, es la ejecución en esta película lo que le da la fuerza que tiene.

La película comenzó poniendo a su público en territorio familiar al introducir lo que normalmente esperaríamos ver al principio de la película. Pero luego, comenzó a armar rompecabezas que obviamente necesitaban ser armados.

Su argumento se desarrolló de tal manera que preparó a su público lo suficiente para el golpe principal. Lo hizo arrastrando a uno consigo mismo de la misma manera que lo haría una historia real; era completamente relatable. Alternaba entre flashbacks y la historia actual, pero al final todo tenía sentido.



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Había algunos elementos cómicos aquí y allá que no se hacían necesariamente obvios, pero uno podía deducirlos de los matices en las conversaciones o las escenas tal como lo haría en la realidad. Como público, sentí esa conexión con la historia tan fuerte que me hizo sentir cada una de las emociones suficientes para seguirla.

Una historia básica que, naturalmente, sería el caso en la realidad, pero su sublime progresión es algo que debo elogiar absolutamente.


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El arte de la narración visual comprende elementos como la iluminación, los ángulos de la cámara, el enfoque, el color, el encuadre y otros similares que intervienen en la visualización de la historia. Proporciona el aspecto general que debe tener la narración de una película.

La película tenía una ambientación visual que hacía que la película fuera natural de seguir. La película no parecía estar ambientada en una época como la actual, quizá una fechada hace unos 15 años o así. Y tenía unos colores y una iluminación que enunciaban lo suficientemente bien los conceptos que teníamos que captar en el argumento para proporcionar la narración visual.

La mayor parte de las cosas apelaban a la perspectiva que uno tendría respecto a la época en la que se ambientaba, lo que permitía relacionarse fácilmente con la historia.


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Cuando se trata de contar una historia en una película, ésta sólo se desarrollará de la manera en que el director (o los cineastas) pretenden que se desarrolle, con los actores interpretando sus papeles con la suficiente eficacia para vender sus personajes.

Sandra Bullock es una actriz que ha ganado muchos premios a lo largo de su carrera, y realmente no existen en su estante de trofeos sin razón. Es conocida por ofrecer siempre una interpretación excepcional y sorprendente en sus papeles. Básicamente, ha vendido toda la historia con su actuación en la película, hasta la más mínima expresión facial y la respiración. Todo parecía real y su actuación era poderosa.

No puedo ni empezar a elogiar por qué creo que su actuación fue perfecta. Tendrás que ver la película por ti mismo para que te guste su actuación. No pude evitar sentirme conectada a su actuación. Hizo que pareciera tan fácil.

También voy a elogiar a todos los demás actores de esta película. No voy a empezar a enumerarlos, pero sí puedo decir que sin la excelencia de sus interpretaciones, la actuación de Sandra, y la historia en su conjunto, no habrían tenido mucho sentido.

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𝕄𝕀𝕊 ℙ𝔼ℕ𝕊𝔸𝕄𝕀𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕆𝕊 𝔽𝕀ℕ𝔸𝕃𝔼𝕊...

La película se estrenó a finales del año pasado, en 2021, así que es posible que no haya una secuela de la película. Pero si hay, de alguna manera, una posibilidad de una secuela, porque siento que hay un poco de espacio para eso, estoy tan saltando en él.

La película seguramente recibirá elogios de renombrados presentadores de premios, como se merece. Es una película que se recordará durante mucho tiempo.

Por lo tanto, le daré una calificación de 𝟡/𝟙𝟘.

★★★★★★★★★☆


ɪ ɪɴᴠɪᴛᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ᴊᴏɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛᴏ sᴇᴇ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ғɪʟᴍ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡs ʙʏ ᴀᴡᴇsᴏᴍᴇ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀs.


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ℍ𝕖𝕪, 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕠𝕪𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥, 𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥, 𝕣𝕖𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕘, 𝕠𝕣 𝕦𝕡𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕖. 𝕀𝕥'𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕓𝕖 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕.
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Tengo la película en mi lista, con tu review de seguro la veo enseguida 🙌

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Me alegro de que le haya resultado útil mi reseña.

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I sense a complex drama in this film. A woman who gets out of prison and must deal with the past that judges her... Wow, the dramatic premise sounds very interesting. The interesting thing about all this is that revenge is taken in a different way, I like that they make the cliché something completely unique! If there is a crazy twist at the end, I fall in love more lol. Sandra Bullock is also one of my favorites. I'll put this film on my to-do list... I think I'll be in for some big surprises.

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Well, how the drama would be termed is something I will consider subjective. You would have to see it know what it is for you. However, it is a drama that I would say is really sensational.

Having a twist is really important in a film, especially in cliche stories. It not, the whole film may as well be blantanlty unentertaining.

With Sandra Bullock, you are sure in for a big treat. Unfortunately, she'll be taking a break from filming. I am not sure how long (she also isn't), but I know she is doing so to focus more on her home. I'll really miss her if she retires.

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I saw it a while ago and even reviewed it. The movie shows us how American society discards ex-convicts. How to regenerate yourself? How to become normal again? the same system reminds you at every moment that you are no longer worthy for that society. The movie is an adaptation of a miniseries, so I think some secondary characters were not well developed, but it is an emotional movie, I liked it a lot.

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It really is a sad and difficult life for convicts to live if they ever get out of jail. Many at times, some of them prefer to live the rest of their lives behind bars where they do not need to face the whole world judging them. If only the world can be a little kind and forgiving.

Yes, the movie is an adaptation of the 2009 miniseries, The Unforgiven, by Sally Wainwright. I forgot to add that.

The issue of some characters being underdeveloped is mostly the issues when a large conglomerate of characters inspires a work. You find that many of the characters other than the main ones are somehow sidelined, or rendered less insignificant. It may therefore bring down the quality of the movie down a notch.

Nonetheless, this film seemed to have hit bullseye in its making.

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I haven’t seen this movie yet, but Due to this review I’m thrilled to see it. Until then I can’t really say much. Thanks for d review, given me a new movie recommendation ❤️🥹

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You should check it out when you get the chance. You may like it.
I'm glad you found the review useful.

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Trigger warning : violence / family violence / suicide

 


 

I watched "Unforgivable" and was also very engaged and I rarely stay awake in films these days.

Sandra Bullock acted REALLY well. Wow. She's very underrated as an actress actually.

Kept character the whole way. And her expression. Immaculately played.

Heartbreaking and outstanding commentary on our society. How brutal and unforgiving we are. How animal and base. How fucking cruel we can be. 'scuse language.

This film triggered me badly. I think anyone who's walked through the fire of being incorrectly judged and subsequently ostracized by society will relate.

And more... on the "rehabilitation system". Ugh. More damage than good right there.

Good film. Good topic!

You know what stood out for me?

It was the underlying message...

Who was guilty in this scenario? Really?

This story was about a very real system failure.

It's about social services / government working from some messed up outdated on paper formula with absolutely NO regard for the human beings involved. And this is what is currently happening in family court; social services; family violence services, the justice system and more...

This story was more about how the system that is supposed to assist its citizens regularly destroys lives instead. And how it is untouchable. You can't beat it. It doesn't care about you.

So who was the real victim in this story?

This film throws this into full view of the public...

THE SYSTEM WAS GUILTY.

She was just another victim of the system.

It's an important conversation. Nicely done. 👍

 


 

p.s. You speak of "narcissism" in a prior comment. Not many people really know how this works but it seems you do.

I'd highly recommend "The Stanford Experiment" since you do reviews...

A review on this could really help the general public understand what victims of psychological and emotional abuse endure. There is little support for survivors and the general public aren't interested because it's 'yucky" to deal with and / or they don't understand how the abuse works at all.

This leaves victims stuck in these situations permanently.

Many of them choose to kill themselves (and to murder their own children beforehand, to protect them / not leave them with the abuser). A desperate way out.

It's pretty common. And it's truly horrific.

The Stanford Experiment was called off before it was completed because there were two psychotic breaks within ten days of it beginning and the participants began to "lose it". It became dangerous psychologically and the professor was concerned about the effects and consequences.

This is a true story.

And this is what victims of covert abuse are stuck "in" every single day. "The Stanford Experiment" shows every type of tactic a "covert" abuser uses to break down and control a victim. It's all there. In this cinematic depiction of the original experiment.

And the general public run around assuming they are crazy, exaggerating or are being "dramatic" entirely due to ignorance about the effects of this type of abuse.

Imagine being stuck, in your supposed "home", with this going on and nobody believing you and thus being willing to help you escape? 😪

p.s. This is also what "family court", the rehabilitation system and the justice system itself is ALSO doing to people in a less direct way. Yeah?

Not much rehabilitation or assistance there then.

It's a BIG conversation...
 


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Who was guilty in this scenario?

I am really good you pointed this out. Many people often do not look beyond what meets their eyes. All they see is a flawed person and not who it is that may have failed them which put them in their situation at first. There are man victims of the failed systems that really should not be in their predicaments.

I would like to say that my country has a failed system too. It is this same failed system that led to the killings of innocent individuals, mostly youths, in the middle of their peaceful protest against police abuse that was becoming a norm, making youths live and move in fear; fear of being mistaken as an internet fraud, just because you use the technology we have not. It happened in 2020 and the country has not seen much better since then.

So really, the real answer is that the system is guilty. If only we knew the solution...


I do understand what narcissism is, to some extent. I say extent because there are levels to it; it's insane! I have done so much research on it like I should. I am doing that this night.

Reading this comment of yours just reminded me how terrible this "abuse" thing is. I really cannot imagine being imprisoned in your own house, due covert abuse and all that.

I had never heard of The Stanford Prison Experiment before now, but I now know that I need to see it. I have seen the trailer you have sent and I am just wowed. What started out as a simple experiment turned into some psychotic drama.

I have finding it difficult to get the movie to download, and I am not sure why. I'll keep trying.

Kindly ask me again about it whenever you remember and I have not given you feedback.


My sincere apoologies for just responding. My weekends are not in any way for rest.
Thank you for this amazing contribution. I appreciate.

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Hi

Never any rush from my side. Really! I know how life goes :)

Well yes. Nobody really takes the time or care to ask why these days. Why someone ends up in a situation

All I saw was a rubbish banking system and social welfare being cruel and uncaring really

Desperate people do desperate things when they feel they or their loved ones are in danger

In fact maybe desperate is the incorrect word if a person feels they are protecting themselves

I don't know what the answer is, my friend. Government all over the world seems to be failing, broken and corrupt

I reckon we need to hold officials accountable in the civil courts at this stage.

Sue them for criminal offenses and human rights violatons one by one.

But as you say here... if you can't go to the police or trust them then where does it leave us?

You'll find it on Netflix. The movie. It's rough so watch it when you're feeling strong and positive!

Bit it's also fascinating...

Have a great start to the week! 🌸🌻

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Thank you, for always understanding. I will keep trying to do better.

In fact maybe desperate is the incorrect word if a person feels they are protecting themselves

Yes yes... that's right. It should not be termed desperate if one is doing it to defend themselves.

Yes, I know it's on Netflix. It just isn't available in my country. Still trying to figure my way around it.

I trust I will find it fascinating...

Have a great week too!

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Huh. THAT's interesting!

What country are you from btw?

No pressure to answer right now. I can feel you're super busy at this time so go on being you and let's connect when things quieten down for you... or maybe your career is taking off and you'll be on the go for the next bit!

I hope so! 😁

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I am from Nigeria. It's in Africa.

haha.. I saw "nickydee" and ran down here. I wouldn't want to keep that bad habit of mine.

But I really wish my career is taking off. 😂😂

I still have not seen you on Discord. Or is it my eyes?

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Duh

It's my turn now for dodgy admin!

See? That's why nk pressure from me ever and as you come and go!

No running please 😁

I'll find you now before I forget.

Yes. I'm an African too. South Africa :) I know where Nigerai is. Loads of Nigerians and Congolese in Cape Town. Zimbabweans and Malawians too.

I even know a Kenyan! One of my best friends forever and I'm trying to get him on To Hive! He'll love it.

Sadly I've not been to any of those counties. Yet.

I'll leave my cell number for you on Discord. Texting prolly easier 😎

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😂😂

Oh, you are South African? I would not have thought so.

You should try to get you friend here on Hive. I am sure he'd love it.

Hopefull, we get to meet each other one day, in our coutries.

We'll see on Discord then.

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I sent him your comment 😈😁

Trying to lure him into a better experience online.

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Ohhhh...

He had better find his way. He sure wouldn't want to miss out on all this.

Sunday greetings!

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I'll keep nagging him 😊👍

Happy Monday! Crazy loadshedding here again so comes will be sporadic

It's nuts 🙄

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Haha... 😁

Sorry about that.

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Please send Discord handle again because of course I can't find it in the many threads now.

Sorry 😅

See? :/

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😂

Oh yes, that's right. I should have thought of leaving it again.
Here you go: Olujay#0613

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I can't find you... this happens because I'm a bit of Bot on Discord.

Maybe you can find me?

NickyDee#1465

:)

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Esta película la vi en su momento y la verdad me gustó bastante, Sandra Bullock siempre será de esas actrices que hacen su trabajo de forma esplendida. Además de que la trama toca un tema social que por lo general no se toca que es eso, la condena por parte de la sociedad hacia los ex convictos.

Está buena también porque ese plot twist que hay en el film para mi fue de as mejores cosas, la disfruté mucho la verdad.

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Esta película es una de las que siempre recordaré a Sandra Bullock. Logró una conexión real con el personaje para el público. La película debería recibir más publicidad de la que recibió, porque es una de las pocas películas que sacan a la luz la vida de los ex convictos.

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Yo la vi hace un tiempo y me encantó, fue de esas películas que recordare la historia para siempre, el uso del titulo con la historia principal para darte a entender algo y ser algo más después, es algo que me gusto demasiado.

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El título iba perfectamente con la historia. Seguro que es una película que recordaré durante mucho tiempo, sobre todo por la actuación de Sandra. Necesitamos más películas como esta.

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I love Sandra too. The title of the movie isn't original there is another "the unforgivable" movie that I guess won a oscar even!
!1UP

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If you are not talking about the same movie, then must be talking about the 2009 miniseries, The Unforgiven.

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Sandra Bullock is one of my favorite actresses, she blends into her role with so much ease. I'm always excited to see her movies. My favorite Sandra Bullock's movie is "The Lost City" where she acted alongside Channing Tatum. "The Unforgivable" seems like an interesting movie that I'm definitely going to enjoy.

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I have just learned about "The Lost City" and I have plans of seeing it too. Sandra is simply an amazing actress. She's old, but she still does her job excellently.

I am glad you found this review useful.

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I was so hooked In reading that I didn't when I got to the last full stop. It amazing movie you brought up to the surface and I am so loving it more because it depicts life in general.

Thanks for sharing. Waltzed in through dreemport.

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We need to see life more for what it really is, and movies like this help to do that. People go through rejection everyday, and it's quite difficult. No one's perfect, so we really should not detest each other.

Thanks for waltzing in...😁

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Yes, no one is perfect, instead of backlashing ourselves, why not help ourselves grow positively? Thanks for your response.🤗🤗

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Wow, although I haven't watched this film I did like Sandra's acting in Bird box. She was amazing in the rugged yet caring mother act.
I would love to see another film of hers again. Thanks for sharing

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Sandra's performance in Birdbox was a masterpiece! That movie totally grabbed me. I actually chose the movie because I knew she was in it.

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Hello friend @olujay, you gave this movie 9/10 but I couldn't find the reason why you didn't give it 10, tell me what it was that got 1/10.

I saw that movie almost when it was released. She came to me by chance one day I just wanted to search Netflix for something to watch.

It happens to me the same as you, with so many movies, I still feel that sometimes I don't have anything good to see. These days I read the comment of a Hiver who says that on Netflix he has not found movies that have not been worth it. The truth is that I have not seen so many that have been so good but if I can name a few, I have even written about them.

I also love Sandra Bullock. A friend once told me that my smile reminded him of Sandra Bullock lol and I wish it was true but it's not. But she is just great and beautiful.

I can't believe he's already close to 60 years old, that's awesome. Well, I loved this movie too and she played her role masterfully. Even his appearance fit like a glove 😉.

I agree with you, the movie was not as one would expect it to be, realizing the truth I did nothing but cry. Unfortunately, in real life, many people serve sentences unfairly, without commenting more so as not to make spoilers so ugly, and that you have been so careful not to give details to maintain the suspense and interest of the reader.

You did an excellent job with this publication, I give you a 10/10 😅.

By the way, Dreemport brought me to you 😁

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The thing is 9/10 is really the highest I will give any film. The reason is that I feel 10/10 for movies that actually deserve it may only make them look "over-rated". So, I'd rather leave it at 9/10, max.

You saw the movie around the time it was released? Then you got the whole feel it must have had everywhere. Netflix finially did a good with recommending films.

Sandra has a beautiful smile... maybe the friend of yours meant to say that to you.

I was hooked when I realised the truth in the end. Who would have imagined?

Yes yes, let's not give away spoilers here.

I actually try my best to not give away spoilers. I wouldn't want to give the reader a narrative that makes the them less interested in seeing the film, considering that the review may have exposed too much.

I am really glad you found my review useful. And thank you for the 10/10 too.

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I do think I had the privilege of almost premiering the film.

I now understand your assessment 😜

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Thank you for understanding.😁

Have a great week!

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Never heard of this film, but I do like Sandra Bullock!
Popped in from dreemport tonight and have a great new week joe!

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Sandra Bullock is the reason I clicked the play button. She's simply amazing!

Thanks for reading.

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for some reasons i found this movie brokethe technical rules for making a film and i'm glad because it was an awesome film.
comin from dreemport

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It sure crossed bounds in the film industry, and it's a good thing it did. It helped bring issues like this to light. It sure is an awesome film.

Thanks for reading...

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Hi @olujay , I really haven't seen this movie but your analysis immediately made me write it down in the next ones to see, possibly today 🤣😁 I really liked the way you wrote and your comments I congratulate you and thank you for publishing this post, which by the way I saw it thank you Dreemport

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I am really glad that you found my review useful. I really hope you got the movie downloaded. Maybe you could give your perspectiv on it.

Thank you for your kind words and amazing comment.