Review of Repentance (2014) by Kim L — 22 Feb 2015

Terrible, poorly acted, predictable and it had mike epps in a serious role ð???

This review of Repentance (2014) was written by Kim L on 22 Feb 2015.

Repentance has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Tony L (800) on 31 Jul 2014

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

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By Joetaeb D (716) on 31 May 2015

Dull and uninvolving, Repentance wastes it's strong cast and creepy atmosphere in a insipid retread of every cliche and trope involved with…

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By Jeremy H (495) on 06 Feb 2015

The twist at the end I saw coming a mile away. Not a terrible movie but certainly not a great one…

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