Homefront
Homefront

Homefront

2013Movie100 minEnglish

Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent, leads a quiet life with his daughter Maddy, until a school bullying incident draws them into a conflict with Morgan “Gator” Bodine, a local crime boss.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users56%
Director: Gary FlederGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent is forced to protect his family when his wife's past catches up to them. After relocating to a quiet town for a fresh start, Phil Broker finds himself in the crosshairs of a ruthless drug kingpin. He must use all his skills to keep his daughter safe from the escalating violence.

Critical Reception

Homefront received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While Jason Statham's performance was noted, the film was generally seen as a formulaic action thriller that failed to stand out.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action sequences.
  • Jason Statham delivers his usual tough-guy persona, but it's not enough to save the movie.
  • The supporting cast, including James Franco and Winona Ryder, are underutilized.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers enjoying the action and Statham's performance, while others found the story to be cliché and lacking originality.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, which was the first in a series of novels featuring the character Phil Broker.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

71/100 An ex-Interpol agent and his daughter move to a Louisiana town. An altercation between a bully and his daughter escalates into a full blown war ...and the members of a motorcycle gang from the agent's past is showing up. Excellent...