Redemption

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Redemption

R

Released Jun 28, 2013

1h 40m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Joey, an alcoholic war veteran assumes a new identity after returning from a traumatic tour in Afghanistan and becomes a vigilante in a bid to atone for his sins.

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Critics Consensus

While it certainly has more on its mind than the average Jason Statham action thriller, Redemption doesn't quite capitalize on its premise -- or on its star's strong, committed performance.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This is a film that wants to be more than a mindless action flick and it tries, desperately, but just can't deliver. A pity, although it does prove your first instinct was right: a British thriller starring Jason Statham is all you need to know.

Sep 5, 2018

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

[A] flawed but ambitious (and rather peculiar) London-set thriller ...

Jun 30, 2013

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

It's really just an over-blown fashion shoot. Let's hope Jason got to keep the clothes.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 28, 2013

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...progresses into an increasingly involving midsection anchored by Statham’s commanding, engrossing performance...

Rated: 3/4

Mar 31, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

[The film is] incongruous, blending moral soul-searching with Statham’s usual martial arts-laden action.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 2, 2022

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Max Nelson

Cinema Scope

Redemption [is] at once so funny and so profoundly sad.

Nov 14, 2017

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this movie it's not typical Jason Staytam action movie however it contains engaging story full of moral dilemmas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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zachary w

This is a good short movie for what it’s worth compared to the new lame “fairy tale” like action movies that have been made. The point of the movie will definitely be felt or you have no soul. Furthermore, I would give a more accurate star rating, but as mentioned there are horrible movies receiving wonderful reviews when it’s limp as f***! 5 out of 5 I’ll start rating more accurate when PG-13 movies stop being listed as R. The same goes for G rated movies stop being listed as PG-13.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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acsdoug D

Nothing special I suppose, but I enjoyed it,

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Jay W

Knowing Jason Statham's action tough guy persona and given the generic title of "Redemption" you may get the wrong idea about this movie. This movie is...hardly an action movie. I can count on one hand the number of fight scenes in this movie. This movie is more of a slow-burn character focused affair. Jason Statham plays Joseph Smith, an ex-military guy with some deep-seated PTSD from decisions he made. Smith runs into some fortune and decides to try to turn his life around. The problem is, Smith doesn't quite have a clear goal or focus. Statham's characters do best when they have a single driving force. Whether it be revenge or saving a girlfriend or stopping a giant shark. In this film he kind of just drifts from one thing to the next. I'm fine with Statham trying something else as an actor. The problem is, he is playing the same type of character, just one that feels like he is hampered down by too many disjointed plot threads. You can have both cool action and deep character work in a 100-minute movie. But this story does nun of it well.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Shane O

I enjoyed the pace and the style of this film. The storyline Is engaging and the relationship between the main characters is well done. The ending leaves you a bit cold but otherwise a good movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Tim G

Excellent with interesting moral plot twists. Definitely worth watching twice!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/24

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Synopsis

Joey, an alcoholic war veteran assumes a new identity after returning from a traumatic tour in Afghanistan and becomes a vigilante in a bid to atone for his sins.

Director: Steven Knight
Producer: Tracy Rector, Guy Heeley, Paul Webster
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Lionsgate Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Strong Brutal Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 24, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.0K
Runtime: 1h 40m

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