Homefront
Homefront

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Homefront

2019
Movie
48 min
English

Stories of injury, fear, humour and falling in love from soldiers caught up in conflicts from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Discover the people behind the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users61%
Director: Jason StathamGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent, Phil Broker, relocates his family to a quiet town to escape his dangerous past. However, his past catches up with him when his daughter is bullied at school, leading him to confront a local meth dealer. This confrontation escalates into a violent showdown with a ruthless crime lord who holds a grudge against Broker.

Critical Reception

Homefront received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, derivative action sequences, and uneven tone. While some acknowledged Statham's presence, the film was largely seen as a formulaic action thriller that failed to offer anything fresh.

What Reviewers Say

  • Statham delivers his usual brand of tough-guy action, but it's not enough to elevate the generic material.

  • The plot is riddled with clichés and predictable twists.

  • The film struggles to balance its gritty crime elements with its attempts at family drama.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a typical Jason Statham action flick, with some enjoying the fight scenes and Statham's performance. However, many felt the story was uninspired and lacked originality, with some criticizing the pacing and character development.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended for Sylvester Stallone, who also wrote the screenplay, before Jason Statham took over the lead role.

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