The Pardon (2013)

Strong and Moving!

A waste of 90 minutes of my life

A lot of fun.

A different way of telling a story

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

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.

Keep it simple...this movie is a waste of time! However, and a big however...Jaime King's performance as Toni Jo Henry, the condemned killer is good, very good and perhaps the only reason to see the complete movie.The overall production is amateurish. Everything from props, makeup, editing, acting, directing somehow is attention getting in an annoying way.But, the true story line keeps your attention along with King's performance. (spoiler possible) By the time Toni Jo sits in the electric chair we really don't care one way or the other. After all she was involved in the murder at least as an accomplice.It's on Netflix (as of 12-22-2015)

The Pardon brings you, the viewer, front and center into the middle of the real-life story of Toni Jo Henry and the murder trial that ensues. Performances from actors John Hawkes, Jaime King and T.J. Thyne are gripping and evoke deep emotional connections with each character. While the subject of childhood abuse introduces us into the unveiling storyline, a more compelling bond of strength, friendship and resilience personifies the true heart of this film!The movie footage captures some amazing scenes, both in mood and context, while the close-ups of Jaime King give us a true "look" into the heart and soul of Toni Jo. A refreshing view into some perhaps forgotten pages of history. A remarkably well written and poignant movie you will not want to miss! Exceptional.