The Absence of Eden

2023

Drama

13
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 41% · 17 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 812 812

brisk empathetic

Director

Marco Perego Photo
Marco Perego

Top cast

Zoe Saldana Photo
Zoe Saldana as Esmee / Carmen
Adria Arjona Photo
Adria Arjona as Yadira
Sarah Minnich Photo
Sarah Minnich as Rebecca
Garrett Hedlund Photo
Garrett Hedlund as Shipp
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783.79 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
R
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 25 min
Seeds 7
1.57 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
R
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 25 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by AyrielE 6 / 10

Phenomenal concept and performance but ended too soon

I could have seen this being a great and heartfelt film if it had kept going. The description is very inaccurate as the two main characters did not meet until the last 15 to 20 minutes of the film if that. So very odd description. Additionally, since the description is what it was, you'd think it would have been a bit longer. I would say what happened to the mother of the child? Though it is more practical to never heard from her as that is likely the case back then and even today. Still, this gave a more heroism theme due to the description of the film. I think overall since the description was misleading, it sets other expectations to the audience which is why I believe is the reason for the criticism to other folks. Phenomenal story, however. Just ended too soon or the description should have been edited.
Reviewed by KataclysmCritic 4 / 10

Zoe Saldana is too good for this movie! Desperately in need of a more concise storyline and a better ending

Absolutely in love with Zoe Saldana. To be honest, all the actors/actresses did a really great job in this film, but the issue isn't with the acting... the issues lie with the storyline. Things started off strong and caught my attention really quickly - An immigrant woman who is fleeing from her abuser only to come in contact with more abuse while trying to get over the border. She bonds with a young girl who gets separated from her mother and Zoe's character becomes protective over the girl. This movie had everything to be an amazing, highly recommended movie, but the lack of execution in the storyline was so disappointing! What happened? Where did they end up? Where are they now? The abrupt ending leaves you with such a long list of questions. I hate movies that leave the story unfinished or that leave the plot at the peak with no real ending which is sadly, exactly what happened in this movie. What could've been a solid 7-8 star rating plummeted to a 3-4 star rating due to the lack of ending and lack of answers.
Reviewed by cruise01 2 / 10

Horrible

1 out of 5 stars.The Absense of Eden is a horrible thriller film about a immigrant trying to find a better life. Only to work for a shady guy. And another story of a ICE agent dating a girl who is working for the cartel.Plot with intertwining stories. The script never resolves anything in the end. Characters are left unresolved. The story ends abruptly. The direction is dull and boring. The acting is forgettable. The characters are bland. Not much happens in the film.It is a film that misses the opportunity for it to be emotional with what the characters are going through. Overall it is a film that is worth skipping.
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