“How you been?”

From Widows.

Veronica (Viola Davis) knows that her husband Harry (Liam Neeson) is a smart criminal that manages to lead a successful life both as a thief and loving husband because he never mixes the two worlds.  However, when a job goes wrong and Harry and the other three members (Jon Bernthal, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Coburn Goss) of his crew are killed while during their latest job, Veronica’s world comes crashing down.  Suddenly, she is a widow being heavily pursued by brothers Jamal Manning (Brian Tyree Henry), the criminal trying to get out of the violent life by running for alderman, and Jatemme (Daniel Kaluuya) the heartless criminal enforcer; the Mannings also happen to be the victim of Harry’s failed heist. Veronica decides to do the only thing that will allow her to be free from her troubles: pick up where her husband left off and steal enough money to clear her debt with the Manning brothers and secure her future.  In need of a crew, Veronica turns to the other widows left from Harry’s failed heist: Linda (Michelle Rodriguez) and Alice (Elizabeth Debicki) and eventually the tight-for-cash single mother, Belle (Cynthia Erivo).  While connected to crime, the widows are new to actually committing such a high-risk crime, but by following Harry’s plans they are able to steadily bring everything together.  As the heist draws closer, the women are plagued at every step by criminal lowlifes, another alderman-hopeful (Colin Farrell) with questionable character, and the questions about Harry’s last job that just don’t seem to add up. 

Based on the novel of the same name, this movie starts with action and heartbreak that quickly develops into a thriller full of unique twists. Like all the best heist movies, there are many different aspects of the story that weave together for an edge-of-your-seat experience. The story’s development is not blatantly in-your-face, but rather more subtly placed for the observant viewer. Widows is a truly unique and entertaining movie that highlights the strength that is often found only in desperation.

| Rated: R | Running Time: 130 minutes |Genre: thriller/mystery/movie adaptation |

||Family Viewing||Cursing: 6* of 10|Nudity: 3 of 10|Sexuality: 3 of 10|Gore: 2 of 10

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