"Redemption" (aka "Hummingbird") is a step in a new direction for Jason Statham. And whether or not it is good, well of course that is an individual assessment. The change is that he is not playing the stereotypical character in his previous movies, there is something more deep and also dark to this character and this development. And the movie is more driven by his character than of the action in the movie.
I, personally, did like it, and found it a nice change of pace for a Statham movie. Of course, I was expecting the usual amount of action, fights and gunshots, but still this movie was enjoyable - especially because he did pull of this character and portrayed it well.
The story is about Joey (played by Jason Statham) who has returned from the war, and unable to cope with things he has sought comfort in alcohol and is living on the streets. Here he gets by with help and meals from a local Christian help organization. His friend is taken from him and this spurns Joey to clean up his act and get it together. However, he ends up working for a Chinese gang, doing all their dirty work. And when his friend is found dead in a river, Joey seeks out whom is responsible and wants revenge.
Storywise, then it is not as action-packed or driven by the adrenaline and action as we know from the prior movies. "Redemption" is more of a character- and story-driven movie, and it is done quite nicely. Because the story is well-told and good, and also the characters are detailed, unique and interesting.
For a Jason Statham movie, this is a step in a new direction. Whether or not you like it, well that is up to you, of course. I, however, can only recommend that you do watch it if you are a fan of Statham and his movies.
I, personally, did like it, and found it a nice change of pace for a Statham movie. Of course, I was expecting the usual amount of action, fights and gunshots, but still this movie was enjoyable - especially because he did pull of this character and portrayed it well.
The story is about Joey (played by Jason Statham) who has returned from the war, and unable to cope with things he has sought comfort in alcohol and is living on the streets. Here he gets by with help and meals from a local Christian help organization. His friend is taken from him and this spurns Joey to clean up his act and get it together. However, he ends up working for a Chinese gang, doing all their dirty work. And when his friend is found dead in a river, Joey seeks out whom is responsible and wants revenge.
Storywise, then it is not as action-packed or driven by the adrenaline and action as we know from the prior movies. "Redemption" is more of a character- and story-driven movie, and it is done quite nicely. Because the story is well-told and good, and also the characters are detailed, unique and interesting.
For a Jason Statham movie, this is a step in a new direction. Whether or not you like it, well that is up to you, of course. I, however, can only recommend that you do watch it if you are a fan of Statham and his movies.