'The Forgiven' : vimarsana.com

Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain make for a captivating duo in John Michael McDonagh's new drama "The Forgiven." McDonagh, the man behind 2014's exceptional "Calvary," has a knack for digging deep into individual human complexity and examining the dark side of human nature. In "Calvary" it was through Brendan Gleeson's troubled Catholic priest. Here, it's a married couple whose relationship has soured beyond repair. McDonagh uses their toxicity and disillusionment as a means to explore a range of themes. Unfortunately the movie never quite gels, and McDonagh's good intentions often feel more patronizing than insightful.