Redemption (2013)

A damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity.

Director:

Steven Knight

Writer:

Steven Knight

Stars:

Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, Vicky McClure

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Statham	...	Joey
Agata Buzek	...	Cristina
Vicky McClure	...	Dawn
Benedict Wong	...	Mr. Choy
Ger Ryan	...	Mother Superior
Youssef Kerkour	...	Bouzanis
Anthony Morris	...	Taxman
Victoria Bewick	...	Isabel
Christian Brassington	...	Max Forrester
Danny Webb	...	Damon
Sang Lui	...	Tony
Bruce Wang	...	Tim
David Bradley	...	Billy (as Dai Bradley)
Siobhan Hewlett	...	Tracey
Steven Beard	...	Karl

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?

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Plot Keywords:

ex special forces | tough guy | anti hero | haunted by the past | assumed identity | 

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Taglines:

All roads don't lead to salvation.

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic nudity and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason Statham plays a homeless war vet here, making 2013 the second year in a row he played a homeless man, after 2012's Safe, where he was a homeless former fighting champion.

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Goofs

The license plate of the truck Joey is driving at one point is Polish, but has a non-existing letter prefix "DQZ". It is also a flat-type print (as modern UK license plates) not used in Poland.

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Quotes

Joey: You know why she ended up in the river? Because that's what the river's for. To wash away girls when they're finished with them!

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Connections

Spoofs The Simpsons: Bart vs. Australia (1995)

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Soundtracks

Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, 'L'estate' (Summer)
Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Hector Moss

User Reviews

Don't mind the wining folks: this is a good movie

I never write reviews, but this time I was compelled to...

Don't bother reading the negative reviews from people moaning about how they miss Jason Statham being chased in a car or beating the crap out of everyone. If you want that and that only, then just go watch Transporter I, II and III.

If you want to see something different and refreshing, then simply don't miss this one. The story is good, there is plenty of action, and developed characters.

With a closed mind, expecting to see yet another copy of Jason's previous work, you'll be disappointed. But with an open mind, you will enjoy watching this very much.

This change of plan is simply the best thing Jason has done yet. He's convincing and manages to create quite some depth in his character. AND he still kicks ass. I can't see another actor having pulled this mixture of action, drama and psychology off better then Jason. He actually played a convincing 'human being' that has to take a hit like everyone, and he did it very well.

Amongst the better action/drama flicks of 2013.

8/10

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English Polish Cantonese Italian

Release Date:

28 June 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Redemption

Filming Locations:

Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,977, 30 June 2013

Gross USA:

$36,895

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,671,109

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, IM Global, Shoebox Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1