Redemption

Genre movies are rarely this finely calibrated and nuanced and it’s all too infrequently that Statham is able to perform in material this dynamic.

A debut effort that occasionally bogs down in its own symbolism.

In Redemption, too, Statham brings real conviction to the part of a broken man who winds up breaking himself even more. Look beyond the generic shell, and this wildly imperfect movie appears to have a rare soul lurking inside it.

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.

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.

Nothing in Redemption quite adds up, including the paranoid hero’s insistence that he’s being watched by drones.

There’s a need for redemption here, to be certain, and it has nothing to do with the narrative.

Um decente drama de Steve Knight, que desconfio que só foi mais-ou menos nas críticas por causa, que os críticos não vão muito com a cara de Statham, que definitivamente já provou seu talento em atuação mesmo que pareça sempre a mesma atuacão, porém é uma super decente atuação se fosse com outro ator acho que atingia uns 70% no site rotten tomatoes e 61% no metacritic, mesmo com ritmo lento é um bom filme de drama-ação

This was a much quieter and sadder movie than I expected, given Jason Statham. There is some action, but mostly the story seems to be about trauma and healing (well, and redemption, obviously).

Redemption a.k.a Hummingbird is a decent, contemplative revenge movie starring Jason Statham. The fisticuffs, cinematography and central performances are all good. Some slack writing wears the film a bit thin, however. The 'romance' in the film makes no sense and is a terrible addition. Also, the film keeps presenting Statham's character as a 'good man' or even a 'hero'. He's not even remotely either. But Hummingbird is still a fun night's viewing.

In one of his more recent films, Jason Statham tries out a more dramatic role. While his performance was terrific, this slow moving film leaves a lot to be desired. Joey (Jason Statham) is a war veteran who has returned to a London that is no longer his home. Falling on hard times, Joey is one **** of homeless drug addicts, that are being terrorized by a group of thugs. While fleeing from another beating, Joey finds a seemingly abandoned, upscale apartment, and sees it as a chance to get back on his feet. The story was interesting, but it moves at a snails pace and is somewhat unbelievable. Statham pretends to be friends with the man who owns the apartment and the neighbors never question it. The film is further harmed by Joey's love interest, who just happens to be a nun. It was a very strange dynamic. Jason Statham was terrific, as a guy who was leading two lives. At one point he's this addict, trying to protect his girlfriend and at another, he's a mob enforcer, doing what he must to find and save her. The character of the nun, while performed admirably by newcomer Agata Buzek, really complicates the story. It was a semi-interesting twist, but it really takes the movie off course for extended periods of time, slowing the film to a halt. I'm a big Jason Statham fan and will watch anything he does, but if I were making recommendations on which of his film to watch, Redemption sadly wouldn't make the cut.

Boring, Decent and Meaningless! This is one of the dumbest movies i've ever seen! Trust me you don't wanna watch it! 1/10 is a high score for this one!