Film Review – A Working Man

Little was expected of 2024’s “The Beekeeper,” which paired director David Ayer (known for his messy, adrenalized action movies) and star Jason Statham (known for his steely screen presence). It was a January release that managed to find an audience, bringing in people in the mood for a revenge picture that was big on exaggeration and absurdity, hitting the right spot for certain viewers. Just over a year later, Ayer and Statham are back with “A Working Man,” which is an adaptation of a 2014 Chuck Dixon book, introducing readers to the one-man-army methodology of Levon Cade and his particular set of skills. The adaptation is handled by Ayer and co-writer Sylvester Stallone, who are fully committed to repeating “The Beekeeper” experience, once again keeping Statham growly and the helmer in overkill mode, mounting another tale of rage that’s every bit as moronic as their previous collaboration. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com