There are a number of rules that govern the world of Jason Statham movies. Bad guys who can’t hit the broadside of a barn with any weapon, a hero with a depth of clandestine skills that never run out, few words but furious fists and a man who is successful at defying age and its limitations. As long as these rules are acceptable, a good time can be had by all those that agree.
This time, the story has a veneer of depth. Levon Cade (Statham) is a skilled construction worker who sticks up for the little man. His past military background is shrouded in mystery but clues are given. He is also a doting father who is homeless while he funnels all of his available cash reserves into the legal battle to keep custody of his daughter Merry (Isla Gie).
When his contractor boss Joe (Michael Peña) needs his help to find his daughter Jenny (Arianna Rivas), who has been kidnapped, Cage steps into his past to become a total badass once again. This all plays out like a poor man’s John Wick and thank goodness for the bad guys they didn’t kill any dogs as that would have probably brought out the nuclear option.
With truth in advertising losing relevance every day, it’s good to have something to count on when spending those hard-earned cinema dollars. With A Working Man, Jason Statham does as Jason Statham does and stays in the pocket with outlandish action and just enough meat on the bones to keep the story together, While not outstanding this auctioneer fits in well with his existing catalogue of work.
Rob Hudson
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