Clemency

Clemency

By Chinonye Chukwu

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2019-12-27
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 52min
  • Director: Chinonye Chukwu
  • Production Company: ACE Pictures Entertainment
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.3/10
6.3
From 107 Ratings

Description

Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard). As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.

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Reviews

  • C’mon Bernadine

    2
    By Judita14
    Incredible....she had the power to intervene and nada...i thought s he was going to stop it under the pretense of a potential botching but no...the movie is slow and the ending well needless to say
  • relentlessly dark

    4
    By nyctelecaster
    Like others, I'll pipe in the performances and direction were excellent. This quiet story compresses itself so any diviation from flatline is powerful and intense. This viewer wanted more then a silent drive, in a front row seat to an execution. Cut. End.
  • Uninspired and Dull

    2
    By Beach Speakers
    This movie was so boring and pretentious that I kept falling asleep. I can appreciate slow-paced movies, but only if the characters, subject matter, and dialogue keep me engaged (I’m looking at you Rectify). However, I had little sympathy for the message or interest in the events as they unfolded. Fortunately, at the time of this review, Apple offered a free rental for this title. So for that I thank them. However, I’m thinking that Apple only did that due to the current climate. In my opinion, that action taints the movie’s purpose; using it as a ploy to align with certain political leanings. All-in-all, I wasn’t a fan of this film and don’t believe many other viewers will be either.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Jtripp06
    Riveting and powerful as a film. This film places you in the head of a warden who has to make a tough decision to either save a life or let the state decide.
  • Just ok😞

    2
    By OMGoodness!
    Good actors and topic, but the movie was boring and dragged. I actually skipped ahead to finish it.
  • Disappointed

    2
    By Treextine
    Truly boring. The other top ratings influenced my purchase, but they obviously didn’t fully watch the movie I’m thinking.
  • Amazing

    5
    By JustinBing
    Brilliant acting and script

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