A Working Man (2025)

Have you ever watched a movie that made you question your intelligence, and not in a positive way? I just saw the movie "A Working Man" and it really made me doubt my intellect. At first, I thought it was because I wasn't fully focused on the film, as I was simultaneously working on a crochet project, so I decided to watch it again and I wasn't wrong to doubt it initially.

About The Movie

Levon Cade (Jason Statham) left behind a distinguished career to live a simple life working in construction. When his boss's daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a deeper and more widespread corruption than he ever imagined.

Now, he must navigate the tangled web of corruption to rescue his boss's daughter and make it back safely to his own daughter; completely on his own.

This action thriller, directed by David Ayer, has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. Released on March 28, 2025, the film features a cast of seasoned actors including Jason Statham, Arianna Rivas, Michael Peña, Eve Mauro and Noemí González.

My Opinion.

I found the beginning of the film to be noticeably lackluster and devoid of energy. Despite being an action movie, the initial scenes were surprisingly dull, with little to join actual action taking place. This absence of dynamic sequence created a slow and uninspiring start that led to a lack of anticipation for what was to come. Instead of the excitement typically expected from the genre, the beginning felt flat. I found myself rethinking my decision to watch this film in the first place.

However, it wasn't until the latter part of the film that the true action element finally came to the forefront. Levon Cade fully embraced his military background, launching into an intense mode of combat, dismantling anyone and anything that obstructed his path. While these sequences delivered some adrenaline rush and intensity, judging by Jason Statham's previous performances in similar roles, his portrayal here felt like 'bare minimum'. It lacked the remarkable energy and charisma that Statham is known for. This resulted in a performance that, while competent, did not particularly stand out.

Jason Statham as Levon Cade, delivered a satisfactory performance, however, the supporting cast's performances felt forced and lacked authenticity. It felt as if they were not given sufficient time to fully embody their roles. This was particularly evident with the actors playing the abductors of Levon's boss's daughter. While they attempted to project a tough and menacing presence, their performance leaned more towards delivering dialogue than convincingly portraying the intensity expected of such antagonists. Their uneven performances disrupted the flow of the film, and every time they appeared on screen, I was put off.

The plot of the movie was highly predictable, adhering to the familiar tropes of an ex-military man returning to action due to unforeseen circumstances. The storyline followed the conventional trajectory, making it easy for anyone with a basic sense of narrative structure to anticipate the outcome from the very beginning. This predictability led to a lack of depth and complexity, offering little in terms of surprising twists.

Additionally, the film suffered from irregular pacing with unevenly spaced scenes that disrupted the flow of the narrative.

Recommendation and Rating.

As evident from my review, I did not find this movie particularly thrilling or engaging. Do I regret spending just a few minutes under two hours watching it? Absolutely. However, I endureed it so that you don't have to.

That said, if you're looking for a basic, straightforward action thriller film with familiar tropes and a predictable plot, this film may serve that purpose. Just do not expect too much depth or intensity as this movie was as straightforward as it could be.

I would rate the movie a 5/10 ; half of the score reflecting a competent and okay film, and the other half reserved for all the wasted and underused potentials.

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