Review

by Kelechi E

gripping

The Pledge is a slow yet gripping film. I’m obviously more use to Sean Penn as an actor than a director, so to see him churn out this thought-provoking movie is a nice touch. This is definitely not your average thriller and if that is not your cup of tea, then this film is not for you. If you want that kind of film, watch 3 Con Air. This film will instantly remind you why Jack Nicholson is one of the best actors around as he plays a retiring police officer, trying to track down the killer of a young girl. Now the plot is predictable – it becomes glaringly obvious on the killer’s identity, so you won’t get any prizes for guessing correctly but I don’t think that is what Penn was achieving in this film with his Clint Eastwood master class of directing. It’s more focused on the pursuit of the crime and the suspense. Appreciate this film for Nicholson’s and Del Toro’s performance.