TIFF 2018: Steve McQueen's Chicago Heist Thriller 'Widows' is Intense

The opening shots of Widows set a precedent for how intense the film will be. Intimate shots of Viola Davis’ character Veronica kissing her husband quickly cut to gunfire and car chase shots as a group of criminals tries to escape. It’s extremely intense, and a slap-in-the-face wake up everyone who sits down to watch this outstanding film. Widows is the latest film made by acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (of Hunger, Shame, 12 Years a Slave) and it’s his first “big” film made at a Hollywood studio. Thankfully, McQueen doesn’t seem to be phased, maintaining his edge and focus without losing control and being forced to make something a bit more watered down and accessible. This heist thriller is as much about Chicago as it is about the widows of a handful of criminal men, who work together to pull off a heist to clear their debt. ›››

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