Review of Homefront (2013) by Jeff B — 20 Oct 2015

OK, again, as I've said before, there's a handful of plots running around Hollywood that just keep getting used over and over again. So that Homefront isn't original should be no surprise to anyone nor a major detractor from overall enjoyment of the film.

You've got an all-star cast that does a bang up job. What would you expect from Statham, Franko, Ryder, and Bosworth (playing the strung out addict so well she's near unrecognizable). Yes, it's the old ex military, govt.

, cop on the lamb in early retirement, exile, etc. because of a family tragedy. Yeah, you've seen this one before. And he's living in complete anonymity until an encounter requires him to use his special set of skills (are you out there Liam?) So he does.

And to cut the story short, he out duels great odds, kicks ass over and again-and it doesn't matter if it's one, two, three or more, he kicks ass--and destroys the evil element. Hey, he even makes friends with a few of his adversaries in the end.

Why? Because he's the "good guy" that's why. Solid acting, solid action, and pretty much what anyone would expect from this group of fine actors.