Powerful

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

I enjoyed this movie very much and found it to be a very digestible and light hearted account of a seemingly all to familiar account of a hard done girl who finds love to have it taken away again. Then acting was very good and just right for the premise. Movies don't necessarily always need 'A' class acting but instead just need the 'correct' acting appropriate to the story wishing to be conveyed and this certainly was - A movie your Nan would enjoy on an afternoon before her dinner! Very good and very enjoyable

While the production was low budget, the story was a powerful one. After a slow and depressing start to a tragic tale of a young woman forced down a path of poor choices and lack of familial support further disenfranchised by a corrupt justice system, I wondered what was the point of continuing to watch this depressing movie. Then the direction changes and becomes a story of trust, love and forgiveness. I have always been a fan of Jaime King but she truly raises the bar with her passionate portrayal of Toni Jo Henry and how she found redemption and hope in her final days.

I really can't see any basis for a poor review on this film. The acting was all done quite well, and the cinematography did a great job of reminding us of the time frame in which the story originated (other than it being colonized). It has a sad ending because of the outcome we were told about in the beginning, but the writers did a wonderful job skipping through her sad life and bringing us in touch with the abuse she faced at such a young age. Hope enough positive reviews help to bring the rating up where it truly belongs.

The Pardon is a very engaging film with exceptional acting that tells a dramatic, heart wrenching tale. It is based on the true life story of Toni Jo Henry and her sensational murder trial in the 1940's in Louisiana. The Pardon shows the dramatic influence that childhood abuse has in one's later life. It is the story of finally finding love and its power to heal. The filming and powerful aura created make this a movie that will stay with the viewer long after seeing it. And Jaime King, John Hawkes, and T.J. Thyne give great performances that captivate you the entire movie. I highly recommend seeing this film if you like a dramatic, well told story with excellent acting, mood, and filming.