Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity, transforming into an avenging angel in the process.
Jason Statham
Joey
Agata Buzek
Christina
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
Siobhan Hewlett
Tracey
Steven Beard
Karl
John Killoran
Cop 1
Lillie Buttery
Young Christina
Adam Skeats
The Instructor
Macey Chipping
Ruby
Jason Wong
Chinese Guy
Emaa Hussen
Young Russian Prostitute
Ed Gaughan
Stan
Ian Pirie
Pimp
Sheng-Chien Tsai
Chinese Waiter
Josef Altin
Pizza Delivery Guy
Christopher Logan
Ticket Clerk
Jeff Mirza
Asian Shop Owner
Emily Lue-Fong
Chinese Girl
Michelle Wen Lee
Mrs Choy
Joseph Long
Italian Restaurant Owner
Joe Kallis
Italian Chef
Anna Maria Everett
Italian Woman
Harry Taurasi
Corsican
Rosemary Annabella
Black Dancing Girl
Andrew Ellis
Football Supporter 1
James Bye
Football Supporter 2
Chris Streeks
David (Police Liaison Officer)
Bahaa Nasser
Afghan Man
Aklima Begum
Half Price Hustler
Tony Hoy
Map Seller
Lee Nicholas Harris
Meat Market Manager (uncredited)
Senem Temiz
Banker's Wife (uncredited)
Paul Blackwell
Factory Worker (uncredited)
Joanna Finata
Tourist (uncredited)
Director, Screenplay
Steven Knight
March 6, 2019
9
surprising depth and quality
Expecting yet another revenge/vigilante movie - Statham is an action guy, right? - I was disappointed, but in a very positive way. This movie has character development, good acting, and a story with more depth than to be expected. It's no psychological masterpiece, but it goes far beyond a simple action flick.
It starts out simple, though. Former soldier became drug addicted bum, living in the streets; by accident, he gets a way out. And into moral grey zones - very dark grey.
There is a love story in it, but it is a good one, I think; two complex characters each struggling with themselves, and their lives. And the most gripping part for me was where we see two people waiting, watching other people.
Fear not, it's not all artsy and emotional; there's a bit of action as well - solid quality, reliably delivered by Statham (and a good team). With a small side of humour. Violence is not the core of this movie; it's just part of the story. Which is a dark and gritty one.
I found this movie worth my time, and memorable enough to write this review. Recommended.
PS: Someone called this "a thoughtful action movie or a violent art film" - and very good in either function. I agree.