Review of An Unfinished Life (2005) by Familiar S — 20 Jan 2011
A good drama that indicates the significance of forgiveness, and how it can be tough than vengeance sometimes.
Einar (Robert Redford) is the father-in-law of Jean (Jennifer Lopez) whose husband dies in a car accident while she was driving. She leaves her husband's house soon after the incident, but returns years later with her daughter when she needs a hiding place. Einar finds it difficult to forgive her, but he's fond of his grand-daughter. The movie displays how each character deal with their pain. Einar's friend Mitch's (Morgan Freeman) parallel track, also emphasizing the power of forgiveness, is equally good.
While it's a bit slow, it's not boring. The humor at regular intervals also makes it lively. Morgan Freeman gives an incredible performance as usual, while Robert Redford and Jennifer Lopez also live their character amazingly and give a natural performance. The girl playing Jean's daughter is also terrific.
Check it out if you wanna see a good family drama displaying the aspects of healing, redemption and forgiveness; and if you've patience.
This review of An Unfinished Life (2005) was written by Familiar S on 20 Jan 2011.
An Unfinished Life has generally received positive reviews.
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