This is standard action fare starring Jason Statham. It's the kind of film Charles Bronson made back in the 70s and 80s. Homefront starts with a big action scene of the DEA taking down a biker gang drug ring. Statham had been working undercover so when the biker gang leader's brother is killed during the raid, he swears vengeance. Statham leaves the DEA and, under a new identity, moves, along with his young daughter, to a small southern town. From there on things drag a bit until the gang leader's thugs find Statham's whereabouts and then things get interesting.
The screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone and adapted from a novel. It's okay, but would have been somewhat less if it had starred anyone other than Statham, who I really do enjoy. James Franco, who I also like, plays a local baddie, but I found his performance uneven and lacking in places, and left me wondering if he was supposed to be a good bad guy or a bad bad guy. Anyhow, I bought the movie and will watch it again. I'd suggest a rent first for others.
The screenplay was written by Sylvester Stallone and adapted from a novel. It's okay, but would have been somewhat less if it had starred anyone other than Statham, who I really do enjoy. James Franco, who I also like, plays a local baddie, but I found his performance uneven and lacking in places, and left me wondering if he was supposed to be a good bad guy or a bad bad guy. Anyhow, I bought the movie and will watch it again. I'd suggest a rent first for others.
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