I went to see a film, hoping it would be better than the last couple I watched. To be fair it was a Statham film and so I knew what it would be like and it didn’t disappoint. Let’s get the formalities completed now. The tide was low as I entered the cinema but was definitely higher when I left so that means it was flowing. I rated this film on IMDb and it’s important you see the communication that covers the scoring system.
This film was exactly what I expected. Except it was dark. And I don’t mean story type dark I mean filmed to be dark. This could be just me, I didn’t find Iron lung to be particularly bright but then to be honest it was set in a submersible. Shelter was different and it could have been bright in some places. Maybe I’m just getting old. Look, it’s an action movie but with feelings. There are conspiracies and Bill Nighy. That’s about it. Statham does Statham.
Part way through this film I realised it was a lot like Hanna, a film and TV series. I’ve recently watched the series on Amazon and it was much better than this film. It is a well-made well scripted, if confusing at times with all the double crossing, TV show. It’s worth the watch. Plus it’s got that Joel big bloke person in it from that other thing you saw him in.