Redemption Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 3684

Average Rating: 2.8/4

# of Ratings: 32

Theatrical Release Date: 06/28/2013

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 09/24/2013

Language: English

Genre: Action, Thriller

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Steven Knight

Actors: Jason Statham, Lee Asquith-Coe, Vicky McClure, Ian Pirie, Benedict Wong, Siobhan Hewlett

Plot: An ex-special forces agent, homeless and trying to avoid a court martial, navigates London's criminal underworld. When he comes upon an opportunity to assume a new identity - it allows him to be reborn - and become an avenging angel in the process. -- Chris Kavan

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2.5/4

Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/02/2013

Not too bad for a Jason Statham film - characters actually get a little more depth and the story goes a little deeper than the typical "punch first ask questions later" Statham usually finds himself cast in. Sure, there still are plenty of fight scenes, but at least there is a bit more of a compelling reason behind the actions. It does move a bit slower than a typical action film - but I think that's a good thing. A thinking-mans's action film, if you will.

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Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/29/2013

This flick felt like an action drama mixed with superhero elements since he was always being referred to as an avenging angel. Joseph 'Joey' Smith is a soldier scarred from the horrors of warfare. He encounters a kindhearted nun named sister Cristina (Agata Buzek). On the positives: Obviously one of Statham’s best films in terms of acting. He really shows some emotion and empathy to a murdered girl. Screenplay oftentimes earnest with lines: "Start to do the right thing." and "If you want to be a good man be a good man." from Cristina. Locations and time-frames were wonderful and utilized well. Action sequences were mostly one sided but authentic and hard hitting. On the downside, it was baffling how a nun easily falls for a gangster; the sickness of Joey was not given an …

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