Amazon Prime has discreetly added what’s being hailed as a ‘mind blowing’ action thriller that is the lead actor’s ‘best movie yet’.
The streaming behemoth has exclusively launched A Working Man on its platform.
Until now, the film had only been shown in US cinemas, allowing UK fans to finally see what all the hype is about.
In the film, Jason Statham portrays Levon Cade, a man who left a distinguished military career in black ops to lead a simple life in construction.
However, when his boss’s daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers, his quest to bring her home reveals a world of corruption far beyond anything he could have anticipated.
A Working Man sees Statham reunite with writer-director David Ayer. This is their follow-up to the unexpected hit The Beekeeper, which was released in 2024.
Ayer also penned Training Day and the original The Fast and the Furious, as well as directing End of Watch, Fury and Suicide Squad in 2016, reports Surrey Live.
Statham is joined by Marvel stars David Harbour and Michael Pena in the cast. British actor Jason Flemyng, known for his roles in Black Mirror and The Missing, also stars.
Despite receiving a lowly 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film wasn’t particularly well received by critics. Nonetheless, there are plenty of fans who disagree with that judgement and have singled out the film for high praise.
It appears there are ample reasons for Amazon Prime subscribers to check out the title for themselves.
One viewer shared online: “A Working Man is an absolute blast from start to finish! This is action cinema done right-fast-paced, thrilling, and packed with intense fight sequences that keep you on the edge of your seat. Jason Statham once again proves why he’s one of the best in the genre, delivering a performance that’s equal parts ruthless and charismatic.”
Another chimed in: “Mind-blowing action movie. This movie blew away my mind with its high-octane action sequences featuring Jason Statham in his usual no nonsense and serious action skills. Right from the start to the end, the movie gives goosebumps. And the action sequences are just top notch.”
Meanwhile, another simply posted: “One of Jason Statham’s best movies yet. A great plot that dealt very truthfully about the issue of how bad human trafficking and how it hurts people and the sleaze associated with it.”
However, not everyone was completely satisfied; some felt the storyline didn’t match up to the stunts. A critic pointed out: “A mashup of Taken and The Equalizer with an ex military badass who reverts to his skills to track down a missing girl. Statham’s action scenes were pretty awesome as usual, but the plot was unoriginal.”
The film has certainly divided opinion, with some viewers not quite taken by its style. One viewer remarked: “Seems like they were going for a John Wick vibe, but this was bad. Very bad. Like I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece by any means from another boilerplate Jason Statham action movie, but this was so bad. And I say this as someone who loves a good predictable action movie. I enjoyed the Beekeeper for example. That was a lot better than this.”
Their critique didn’t end there, as they added: “This movie felt almost like if you asked AI to make a generic Jason Statham action movie. Looks like they were attempting to set up a potential sequel near the end. Please don’t.”
A Working Man is streaming on Amazon Prime.
