The film is easily two steps above the regular Jason Statham vehicles. It's more realistic with something to say about the effects of police brutality and the lives of dispair and devastation that cops can lead.
Story's about a serial killer named Blitz who targets cop. We learn that he suffered a brutal attack from Statham earlier which served as his motivation for this actions.
However, it's here that the film drops the ball. Statham doesn't suffer for his brand of cop justice. There isn't any personal recriminations for his actions. So really, what is the film saying?
There's also a subplot about Statham being an alcoholic and suffering blackouts which goes absolutely nowhere. You would think the movie's going to be about Statham taking a torturous look at himself and changing in some way.
Aiden Gillen reminds me a bit of a young Gary Oldman.
The film should've been much better. They needed to rachet the thrill factor up. As the murder continues, we should see the pressure build upon the police force. Tensions should snap. Conflict should escalate. The movie's tone however never changes. Suspense needs to grow. The police should've turned on Statham, blaming him for what's happening. This would've magnified his internal demons.
Instead, the film meanders along. Terrible direction from Elliott Lester.
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