Oh, Dear.
Who doesn't love Forrest Whitaker AND Anthony Mackie? I was so looking forward to what I expected to be a film noir battle between good and evil or at least a storyline that was somewhat interesting and believable. Whitaker did his best with what he was given to work with. Mackie was a disappointment. The writing is horrendous. Way too many plot holes. Obvious from the first few frames what the outcome will be. Ridiculous turns, "I wanted her to take dance but Angel insisted on yoga." Really? And who leaves their young child with an obviously disturbed parent that needs coaxing to "take your pills."
Just a huge let down and a disappointment in both these actors who I have really enjoyed in the past. Last King of Scotland? Now THAT's a Forrest Whitaker worthy film. Detroit? One hell of a film and Mackie at his best in a role worthy of his talents. This thing bombed.
Review of Repentance
