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Redemption was more of a reminder that 24 wasn't on the air than an actual helping of good ol' 24 cookin', with this two-hour entry finding Jack being dragged back into action while volunteering. 24: Redemption (2008) 24 (original title) TV-14| 1h 24min| Action, Adventure, Crime| TV Movie 23 November 2008.
After being on a Jason Statham movie binge, I was pleasantly, and melancholically, surprised by Redemption. The movie is not without its faults - some scenes are too over the top and the movie occasionally teeters into Statham-style action stylistics while otherwise keeping a measured and After being on a Jason Statham movie binge, I was pleasantly, and melancholically, surprised by Redemption. The movie is not without its faults - some scenes are too over the top and the movie occasionally teeters into Statham-style action stylistics while otherwise keeping a measured and contemplative pace. Yet, due to expectations raised by its main lead being Jason Statham it hasn't been given enough credit for what it is.
Agatha Buzek and Statham have an unlikely chemistry, creating a touching yet humble romance on screen as they try to whole their damaged souls with each other's. Themes of providence and moral relativity are invoked with a fine temperance and clear self-awareness. What is most curious about the movie is the American title, 'Redemption'. Throughout the movie Statham's character is constantly in flux and in question, and that doesn't change by its conclusions.
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As he delves into more and more chillingly dark depths in order to find the killer of his former companion he flexes his conscience and strengthens his relationship with the shaky moral authority of his nun love interest. Regardless, as a movie it finishes with no loose ends and a powerful finality. Redemption is a good movie, but don't go into it expecting Statham mindlessly cracking heads and breaking bones.
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 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 a group 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.
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