Review of Repentance (2014) by Tony L — 31 Jul 2014

Forest Whitaker's talents are handsomely displayed. Unfortunately this fact does little to enhance this sub par undertaking.

This review of Repentance (2014) was written by Tony L on 31 Jul 2014.

Repentance has generally received mixed reviews.

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Repentance likes to imagine it traffics in shock, but it's the kind of movie where everyone and everything is exactly as they appear. I say SKIP IT…

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By Tony C (474) on 03 May 2014

Amazing I love all black cast films and this one took the cake so far this year. can't wait til it comes out on DVD and or iTunes…

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By Carolyn B (40) on 25 Jun 2014

Uhhhhh....bad....so bad...so very very bad…

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By Emily C (338) on 08 Feb 2015

Decent…

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By Sara T (113) on 01 Mar 2014

Ridiculous movie. poor plot, senseless creepy violence. Surprised Forest Whitaker would want to be in such a stupid movie…

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As far as torture porn goes this was not a bad film but not my cup of sociopathic tea either. If I could have the 1h35m back I would take it…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 13 Jul 2014

Whitaker was amazing in this movie, but it was an awful story. You could see this ending coming from a mile away and it was evil…

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