As a statement about the fixed nature of cinematic tropes, Redemption provides a compelling supplement to Statham's current stardom.

[Redemption] doesn’t always work but wins points for originality.

A debut effort that occasionally bogs down in its own symbolism.

Part somber character study and part revenge thriller, Steven Knight‘s debut feature lacks the thematic depth necessary to take it seriously while not featuring enough of the high-octane action that its star’s fans have come to expect.

The more correct title would have been “Retribution,” which could work for any number of Statham vehicles over the years. But Redemption is just different enough to make us remember “The Bank Job” or “Killer Elite” or that he’s about to give those fun-but-silly “Fast & Furious” movies a proper villain.