Jason Statham headlines Lionsgate’s new action flick ‘Mutiny’, a high‑octane thriller that promises exactly what fans love.
The Verdict
Cole Reed, a former British police officer turned security chief for cargo magnate Tibu Campallo, sees his boss assassinated and is framed for the crime.
On the run, Reed boards a cargo vessel and uncovers a human‑smuggling ring led by the ruthless captain Markos Madsen, played by Roland Møller.
The film follows Reed as he fights his way through dozens of henchmen, rescues migrants, and pursues vengeance.
Lionsgate markets “Mutiny” as a no‑frills, mindless action movie that delivers exactly what its star promises.
At 59, Statham performs most of his own stunts, resulting in tightly choreographed fight scenes and over‑the‑top deaths that elicit frequent chuckles.
Co‑star Annabelle Wallis serves as third mate Angie Ellis, the only ally Reed has aboard the ship filled with hostile crew and desperate migrants.
Director Jean‑François Richet, who previously helmed Gerard Butler’s “Plane,” keeps the pacing relentless and the tone deliberately absurd.
“Mutiny” runs 1 hour and 35 minutes, is rated R for strong violence and language, and is currently in theaters.
★★ ½ — STREAM IT LATER
The movie offers a predictable formula but succeeds in delivering entertaining, if undemanding, action for viewers seeking a quick thrill.
Joseph A. Wulfsohn, media reporter for Fox News Digital, can be reached at joseph.wulfsohn@fox.com or on Twitter @JosephWulfsohn.
