Forgotten Liam Neeson Netlfix film got incredible reviews when it was released

A forgotten Liam Neeson movie on Netflix received incredible reviews when it was released but many people have forgotten about it. Widows was released in 2019 and starred Neeson alongside a star-studded cast .

Led by Viola Davis, Widows also starred Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Rodriguez, Colin Farrell , Daniel Kaluuya, Cynthia Erivo, and many more. The film follows the widows of criminals who come together to finish off a robbery that their husbands were planning.

Liam Neeson plays the husband of Viola Davis' character in the film and the two were praised for their chemistry. Although the film has fallen through the cracks in terms of popularity, it received a slew of positive reviews when it was released in 2018.

• Liam Neeson movie free on Amazon Prime left viewers raving 'you will not take your eyes off the screen'

• Liam Neeson was not a fan of his legendary Taken speech at first - and had one word to describe it

The film currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91 percent, based on critics' reviews. Meanwhile, it has an audience score of 61 percent.

Viewers praise the movie for its strong performances as well as the storyline. "This is a fantastic movie that was unjustly ignored by audiences and awards bodies upon its initial release," said one movie fan.

"I have a gut feeling its reputation will grow over the years, and it will eventually be re-discovered as a classic. Seriously, this pretty much has something for everyone. There is drama, there is humor, there are thrills and twists and turns that make you dizzy with cinematic joy."

Another said: "Its simple brutality is often staggering. Characters die suddenly, without fanfare and you're often never sure who is next. Davis obviously gives a knockout performance but so does Michelle Rodriguez who again proves she is so much better than what she usually gets to do."

For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here .

A third wrote: "Steve McQueen's heist thriller Widows (2018) is more of a pensive crime drama on the consequences of men's actions against women and their families. Gillian Flynn's script is quite excellent with complex female characters, engaging crime heist planning, genuinely shocking twists, and tense action."

"There is a moment of genuine shock and twist that heist movies rarely pull off.. it is actually jaw-dropping. Well acted, written, and edited. The cast is brilliant, but Viola Davis steals the show like she often does," said another. Widows is available to watch on Netflix .

For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .