Homefront

While it's a by the numbers action flick, it's one of Statham's better recent outings. You're not going to see anything new here. Fairly predictable as usual. They use his character's daughter as a way to heighten the tension of the plot. I enjoyed it for what it was. If you enjoy Statham kicking ass and taking names, Homefront is for you. 3.5 STARS

It deserves good credit because, though very simple, the plot is well executed. Small, "conservative" town that doesn't accept a newcomer that takes no shit, but that suddenly accepts him because he wants no trouble. I'm alright with that! Franco is, like in "Springbreakers", a convincing junky/dealer, while Winona looks like she was born the way she's portrayed (absolutely no pun intended). But Jason is the star. What Vin Diesel and even my darling The Rock are trying to do, Jason has mastered.

1 extra point for not killing the cat