While it features Statham’s signature combat skills, critics often highlight the film for its atmospheric depiction of London’s underbelly and Knight’s sharp script. It currently holds a rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising it as one of Statham's most ambitious dramatic turns. If you are looking for more specifics, would you like: A detailed plot summary ? Information on the supporting cast (like Agata Buzek)? Help identifying similar gritty dramas ?
Directed and written by Steven Knight, the film stars in a role that deviates from his typical high-octane action personas, offering a more somber and character-driven performance.
: The film explores themes of trauma, identity, and the moral gray areas of seeking justice while living a criminal life.
: Statham plays Joey Jones, a homeless ex-Special Forces soldier living on the streets of London. After a brutal assault, Joey assumes another man’s identity and begins working as an enforcer for the Chinese underworld while trying to seek a form of personal "redemption" by helping those in need.