StoryLine:
:Nothing can prepare a man for the horrors of war–and as Joey Smith, a damaged Special Forces deserter and now a homeless drug addict, wanders London’s bustling streets in complete anonymity–an unexpected discovery will soon help him get back on his feet. Little by little, as Smith struggles to rebuild his shattered life in a stolen identity as an unstoppable Chinese Mafia enforcer, the brutal death of a dear friend will, inevitably, force him to avenge her murder, dragging him deeper and deeper into a dark world of pain, guilt, and suffering. In the end, do God’s plans for redemption include “Crazy” Joey, too?
:I was glad to see Jason Statham in this film. This was the perfect opportunity for him to showcase his acting talent in a rather dark, dramatic role than the usual action-hero roles that he’s better known for…and he made good use of it. This one is quite different from the usual ‘a guy seeking redemption’ story. It is in many ways an introspective kind of film and it does bring out some emotions and make you feel for the characters portrayed by the lead actors (If you’re into these kinds of films, of course). If you’re expecting this to be another of his high-octane action-thrillers, you may end up disappointed. But if you’re looking forward to watch him in a more existentialist role in a well written crime-drama with a few bits of action in it, you’ll definitely like it.
