Based on 84 votes and 32 reviews.
AWFUL!!! Huge disappointment. The directing was terrible. The movie was disjointed. It was as though there were numerous stories running at the same time but they did not connect. Also had bizarre scenes-like when the camera focused for about 1 minute on the hood of the car,while you listened to the occupants inside talking. There were several scenes where everything was extremely quite and then someone would scream or there would be a very loud noise. It was also quite draggy at parts. I almost walked out multiple times. I am glad the Director Steve McQueen introduced the movie....I will be sure to avoid his movies inn the future.
I read the book this movie was based on and loved every minute of it. It's a 5 star book. In the movie the political figures were totally made up with an uninteresting plot. The book is about the widows and the heist they were planning which was barely addressed in the first1 hour and a half of the movie, at which point we left. This is one of the worst movies I've ever had to suffer through. If I missed the best part, so be it. it wasn't worth sitting through any longer. Don't waste your money.
This movie was slow to start but finally picked up the pace. I enjoyed it although there were some explicit scenes that would not be appropo for the younger ones. Disappointed in Liam's role but enjoyed Viola's character.
Awesome and riveting performances.
Loved Viola, powerful portrayal.. Movie was a little disjointed and somewhat confusing
Great movie from beginning to end.Viola Davis was excellent and other cast did a good job too. As for me I could see it a second time.
should have been a tv movie at best. Viola Davis over rated actor.
I had hoped to enjoy this film but I must admit that I expected something more realistic. Instead, I saw a film about a implausable, if not improbable, vengeance mission by four women to seek vengeance for the deaths of their gangster husbands/partners who robbed a black crime orgnaization. It was quite silly and truly disappointing. I like Steve McQueen's directorial works such as "Hunger", "Shame" and "Twelve Years a Slave" but this film was poorly written, directed and cast. Mediocre acting, sloppy script and simply a bad movie!
Very dark violent, sexually explicit didn't expect this, too much so. It is not for everyone, very adult themes, and not in a good way. I was disappointed in Liam Neesom in this role too. I wouldn't recommend it. Shows the worst sides of humanity.
I liked the concept of this thriller, action movie, however, I did not like the repetetive foul language, explicitiness etc. The turns and twists were interesting and not expected, but this movie is not for everyone, and rating is certainly 14 if not 18!