Widows
A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
Critics Sentiment
Veronica discovers Harry alive with Amanda and their baby
Veronica kills Harry when he tries to steal the money
The film drops significantly from the powerful betrayal reveal to a rushed, unsatisfying finale that disappointed critics.
Widows starts strong with compelling character work and Viola Davis's powerhouse performance, building to an effective major twist. However, critics consistently noted that the final act becomes rushed and relies on too many convenient plot devices, undermining what could have been a great film. The ambitious themes and stellar cast elevate the material, but the execution falters when it matters most.
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Viola Davis
Veronica Rawlings
Michelle Rodriguez
Linda
Elizabeth Debicki
Alice
Cynthia Erivo
Belle
Colin Farrell
Jack Mulligan
Robert Duvall
Tom Mulligan
Liam Neeson
Harry Rawlings
Brian Tyree Henry
Jamal Manning
Daniel Kaluuya
Jatemme Manning
Lukas Haas
David
Garret Dillahunt
Bash
Carrie Coon
Amanda
Jacki Weaver
Agnieska
Molly Kunz
Siobhan
Jon Bernthal
Florek
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Carlos
Matt Walsh
Ken
Kevin J. O'Connor
Bobby Welsh
Michael Harney
Fuller
Clare Cooney
Alice's Friend
Crew
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