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Jason Statham’s 'A Working Man' Garners Mixed Reviews Ahead of Release

The action thriller, directed by David Ayer and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, is praised for its intense action but criticized for a predictable plot and excessive violence.

Jason Statham works on racking up a high body count as Levon Cade in director David Ayer’s “A Working Man.”
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Jason Statham in "A Working Man."
Jason Statham stars in David Ayer’s “A Working Man.”

Overview

  • Jason Statham stars as Levon Cade, a former British Royal Marine turned construction worker, who takes on Russian human traffickers to rescue a kidnapped teenager.
  • The film, based on Chuck Dixon's novel 'Levon’s Trade,' explores themes of blue-collar resilience, fatherhood, and vigilante justice.
  • Critics have praised Statham's performance and action sequences but noted the film's reliance on formulaic storytelling and graphic violence.
  • David Harbour plays a blind former military comrade who aids Statham's character, adding a unique dynamic to the narrative.
  • Set for a March 28 theatrical release by Amazon MGM Studios, the film is positioned as a potential franchise starter with its adaptation of a 12-book series.