Liam Neeson’s Finbar Murphy isn’t just a retired hitman—he’s a haunted soul in 1974 Donegal, trading bullets for books until IRA ghosts (Kerry Condon’s fierce Doireann) drag him back into the Troubles’ moral mire. Ciarán Hinds’ wise priest and Jack Gleeson’s vengeful kin add Irish fire to the fuse, their clashes crackling with betrayal’s bite. Robert Lorenz directs a Western-tinged thriller that’s more chamber drama than chase—106 minutes of suspense simmering in stunning coastal haze.

The lush Glencolmcille glow steals scenes, but it’s the gray-area gut-punches—sins vs. saints, family vs. fury—that linger. Neeson’s weary gravitas shines (his best in years?), Condon’s raw rage roars. Pacing lags mid-way, but the finale’s quiet carnage cuts deep. 7/10—solid for thriller fans craving heart in the haze. Stream on Lionsgate Play; feels like a cold pint after a long confession. Who’s your sinner pick? Spill!

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