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It was later considered to have redeemed itself with the inclusion of disabled characters, Timmy and Jimmy.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2023

Complex and possessed of an otherworldly serenity, Frank gets too little screen time; developing his character further might have redeemed this movie.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2015

But there is another kind of justice you have already given your father, and that is the profound way you have redeemed his life.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2015

Dark Shadows Piranha 3DD A Fantastic Fear of Everything Frankenweenie "Revels in evil and lacks any sprightliness that might have redeemed its twisted characters, all of whom are loathsome and stupid."

From The Guardian • Dec. 27, 2012

The one spot in this region which might have redeemed its otherwise inhospitable character was the harbour of Akaroa, where a French colony had lately made its home.

From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by Purchas, H. T. (Henry Thomas)