Widows is a 2018 neo-noir heist thriller film directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay by Gillian Flynn and McQueen, based upon the 1983 British television series of the same name. The plot follows four Chicago women who attempt to steal $5 million from the home of a prominent local politician to pay back a crime boss missing money stolen by the women’s husbands before they were killed in a botched getaway attempt. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki in the title roles alongside Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Carrie Coon, Robert Duvall, and Liam Neeson in an ensemble supporting cast. The film received critical acclaim, with praise aimed at its direction, editing, screenplay, and performances (particularly Davis, Debicki, and Kaluuya), with critics crediting it for blending “dramatic themes with popcorn thrills”. The film grossed $76 million worldwide on a production budget of $42 million and received several award nominations, among them being one for Davis for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. If you want to learn more about the film, you can check out the links below.

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