Redemption

2010·Movie
1h 50min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A story of love, guilt, courage and...

An old building in Mexico City’s Historical Center is being restored and is filled with rubble and debris. The person responsible for improving the architectonic and general appearance of the building has forced its residents to be evacuated. The stories told by a group of construction workers help the protagonist understand the significance of his decision.
Historical DramaUrban Renewal NarrativeSocial RealismCollective MemoryEthical DilemmaMexican CinemaHumanistic StorytellingArchitectural MetaphorQuietly PowerfulCommunity Resilience

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Redemption

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Is Redemption worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Redemption rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Redemption?

1 h 50 min

Redemption runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Redemption?

Critics83
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Redemption higher (83) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Redemption in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.

What tropes does Redemption use?

The AlcoholicDangerous DeserterHouse SquattingArtistic License – LawWar Crime Subverts HeroismFaux YaySlavery Is a Special Kind of EvilTae Kwon DoorOff the WagonMorality PetMoney MaulingMugging the Monsterand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Redemption, including The Alcoholic, Dangerous Deserter, House Squatting.

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