A trailer has been released for the upcoming movieAbsolution. The crime thrillerstarring Liam Neesonfollows an aging gangster who wishes to reconnect with his children and fix his past errors but is still drawn to his dangerous life. The film was written by Tony Gayton and directed by Hans Petter Moland.Absolutionalso features aleading cast of Ron Perlman, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer, Yolonda Ross, Omar Moustafa Ghonim, and William Xifaras.
Now,Samuel Goldwyn Filmshas released the trailer forAbsolution. It begins with Neeson’s character visiting a doctor for headaches. After the doctor asked him if he has had concussions throughout his life, the scene cuts away to reveal an action sequence of the character brutally fist-fighting with others. As thetrailer progresses, more personal details are revealed about the gangster’s life, including thathe has an estranged daughter and grandson.Though Neeson tries to break away from the negative side of his gangster life, he is still wrapped up in violence. Check it out:
What The Absolution Trailer Reveals About The Film
Absolution Has An Element Of Family
A line in theAbsolutiontrailer seemingly sums up the protagonist’s character arc:“The only way for me to do something right is by doing something bad.“The protagonist may be breaking away from some of the more nefarious gang activity from his youth, but even in protecting people, he is willing to take violent means. He is also a person who resorts to violence in smaller-scale disputes as well, such as in a fight in a bar.
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One of the most compelling elements of theAbsolutiontrailer is theelement of family. Even though the character has clearly been separated from his daughter and grandson for several years, the grandson is seen accompanying him on some of his journeys. Carting him along, the lead warns him to not follow the same violent path as he did. As evidenced by theTakenseries, Neeson has a knack for family-driven action films, so this aspect will likely serveAbsolutionwell.
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I’m hopingAbsolutiondoes well because it would make up for another underrated gem from the actor. In March 2024, the Irish filmIn the Land of Saints and Sinnerswas released, which gave another look at Neeson in the lead role. Despite fairly positive reviews,In the Land of Saints and Sinnersdid not have a big showing at the worldwide box office, bringing in just over $3 million.Absolutioncould be a great chance for Neeson to deliver another characteristically great performance, while also in a film that hopefully gets more exposure.
