The greatest strength of Widows is how the collaborative effort of filmmaking makes it outstanding. With exception of a somewhat rushed ending, it's a puzzle that's a pleasure to see pieced together.
Die hard fans of the franchise will relish in having the chance of seeing the films again at the cinema, but there's nothing here to bring in the casual movie goer.
A strong performance from Crowe is almost tarnished by a weak Banks, but overall it's a movie that will stick with you long after you've left the cinema.