Synopsis
Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity, transforming into an avenging angel in the process.
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Cast
- Jason StathamJoey Jones
- Agata BuzekChristina
- Vicky McClureDawn
- Victoria BewickIsabel
- Michelle Wen LeeMrs. Choy
- Benedict WongMr. Choy
- Siobhan HewlettTracey
- Lee Nicholas HarrisMeat Market Manager
- Andrew EllisFootball Supporter 1
- James ByeFootball Supporter 2
Recommendations
- 75
IndieWire
As a statement about the fixed nature of cinematic tropes, Redemption provides a compelling supplement to Statham's current stardom. - 60
Time Out London
[Redemption] doesn’t always work but wins points for originality. - 60
Variety
A debut effort that occasionally bogs down in its own symbolism. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
Part somber character study and part revenge thriller, Steven Knight‘s debut feature lacks the thematic depth necessary to take it seriously while not featuring enough of the high-octane action that its star’s fans have come to expect. - 50
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
The more correct title would have been “Retribution,” which could work for any number of Statham vehicles over the years. But Redemption is just different enough to make us remember “The Bank Job” or “Killer Elite” or that he’s about to give those fun-but-silly “Fast & Furious” movies a proper villain. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Statham's broody charisma and veteran cinematographer Chris Menges' ("The Killing Fields") eclectic views of contemporary London help hold interest, even as we ponder what Knight is really trying to say. - 50
The A.V. Club
When Redemption works, it’s as a series of writerly miniatures fleshed out by Statham’s street-tough charisma and Chris Menges’ neon-soaked nighttime camerawork. - 40
Empire
An awkward mix of realist social drama and Statham actioner, this doesn’t quite convince as either.
